Hail and storm threaten: Formula 1 race in Spielberg under pressure!
Hail and storm threaten: Formula 1 race in Spielberg under pressure!
On Thursday, the region around the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg experienced a real mix of weather of hailsters, sun and rain. These capricious weather caused a lot of conversation among motorsport fans who had come to enjoy the exciting days at the Formula 1 event. Immediately in front of the public pit Lane Walk, a short but intensive hailstorm spread across the route, which was perceived by many spectators as a welcome cooling. Fire brigade operations manager Erwin Grangl confirmed that the fire brigade was deployed, but did not have to record any major operations due to the weather. He also announced possible other showers in the evening.
The meteorological view of the night and Friday, however, promises unrest: Meteorologists invite the weather friends to an inconsistent night, followed by a cloudy Friday, which is still supposed to dissolve, with temperatures of pleasant 26-27 degrees. We can also find this out of the report of the [Kleine Zeitung] (https://www.kleinezeitung.at/steiermark/murtal/19834023/acht-formel-1-camper-es-heftig-heute-heut-heut-heut-heute-heute-heut
weather warning and safety precautions
At the same time, the Styria Center warned of an "extreme weather event" from 2 p.m., which should apply until midnight. The spectators were warned by "AT-Alert", their cell phones sounded at the same time, a clear sign that should be careful. Storm gusts with speeds of up to 100 km/h were expected as well as local floods, falling trees, hail and lightning strike. Here, the weather expert Alexander Hedenig from Geosphere Austria plays an important role, which urgently drew attention to the upcoming storm.
The emergency services around the Red Bull Ring are well prepared and are closely coordinated with weather services. Important security instructions were granted: keep calm, keep a distance from dangerous places and, in the event of hail, search for protection in buildings or cars. If this is not possible, you should make yourself small and protect your head. These are advice that can be found from the report of the [Kleine Zeitung] (https://www.kleinezeitung.at/steiermark/murtal/19834023/acht-formel-1-camper-es-werd-hte-heute-heut-heut-heute-heute-heut
The Formula 1 program for Friday
Despite the weather forecasts, the anticipation for the upcoming racing events remains high. So the program has already been determined for Friday:
- 8 a.m.: Fanzone and Styria Open Village
- 9:55 a.m.: Training Formula 3
- 11 a.m.: Training Formula 2
- 1:30 p.m.: Training Formula 1
- 2:40 p.m.: Red Bull Drift Show
- 3:05 p.m.: Qualifying Formula 3
- 4 p.m.: Qualifying Formula 2
- 5 p.m.: Training Formula 1
- 6:35 p.m.: Training Porsche Supercup
Max Verstappen, the world champion, plans to put his competition on the route at the “home race” in Spielberg, especially the McLaren duo Oscar Piatri and Lando Norris. He strives for his sixth victory at the Red Bull Ring and is optimistic. It remains to be seen whether this will be possible under the predicted weather conditions.
In summary, the situation remains tense, but the motorsport fans and the emergency services are prepared, and we hope for a successful and safe event. In conclusion, it should not be forgotten that such weather phenomena are not only for the region, but also for the entire population, as formulated on the natural hazard portal of the German Weather Service. Current warnings and risk information are provided there to react to the dangers of floods, storms and other extreme weather conditions DWD.| Details | |
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