Will the Australian Grand Prix be rainy again after 15 years?

The latest weather reports indicate a strong chance of rain during the race on Sunday. By this time, a strong and extensive storm zone will have taken over Melbourne and its surroundings, promising significant amounts of precipitation.

This would bring about something that hasn't happened since 2010: the Australian Grand Prix hasn't been held under rainy conditions for such a long time, when Jenson Button achieved an unforgettable victory with McLaren.

In 2013, heavy rainfall also affected the track, but at that time, the qualifying session was washed out by the storm, which had to be postponed to Sunday morning due to the unsuitable asphalt.

This year, rain threatens the timing of the grand prix, and since we've been discussing 2010 and McLaren, the latter's chances of success have increased again. It would also be the icing on the cake if the precipitation arrives earlier and disrupts Saturday as well, putting significant pressure on Mohammed ben Sulayem, who has been heavily criticized lately. After all, if the FIA starts to stumble during the highly anticipated first race, it will further weaken the president's already precarious position...

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