Shanghai E-Prix 2025 weather forecast: Expect two dramatically different races | Formula – E News
Rain seems to go hand in hand with most of the Formula E races, as after the rain played spoilsport in Tokyo as well as Monaco, a shower is again expected during one of the two races lined up at the Shanghai E-Prix. One can expect two very different races at the Shanghai International Circuit, with the double-header having a dry race as well as a rain-hit race on the cards this weekend.
Shanghai E-Prix 2025 weather forecast
According to Metcheck.com, the first day of the Shanghai E-Prix, May 30, will be dry but cloudy, as the Formula E drivers will have a free practice session at the Shanghai International Circuit. The temperature will be around 28 degrees Celsius, and there are no chances of a shower.The temperature on day 2, May 31, is expected to be in the range of 26–27 degrees Celsius. The day will begin with the second free practice session, to be followed by the qualifying race in the afternoon. It will be cloudy the entire day, with no chances of rain in the morning and noon. However, there are eleven percent chances of rain during the Round 10 Formula E race in the late afternoon at 3:05 PM local time (12:35 PM IST).Interestingly, the Round 11 Formula E race can be entirely different from the Round 10 race a day before, as there are 80–90 percent chances of rain. Day 3 of the Shanghai E-Prix will begin with the third free practice session, to be followed by the Round 11 qualifying race and then the final race at 3:05 PM local time (12:35 PM IST). There will also be a significant fall in temperature, which will be in the range of 17–19 degrees Celsius.
What’s new at the Shanghai E-Prix
The Gen3 Evo cars will make their debut in China in the upcoming double-header.The Shanghai E-Prix will also feature the return of the mandatory Pit Boost feature, which has been introduced in Season 11 for double-header events. This strategic element will be implemented during Round 10 on Saturday.Also Read: Shanghai E-Prix 2025: Schedule, timings, where to watch the Shanghai double-headerPit Boost gives cars a 10% energy increase (3.85kWh) with a 30-second, 600kW power boost in the pit lane. Every driver must use it once, but each team has only one Pit Boost rig. This means teammates can’t use it at the same time, adding an important strategic twist that could affect the outcome of the race.
