Scorching conditions not predicted
Weather forecasters are predicting a mild weekend of racing in the desert setting of Sakhir.
For the opening Grand Prix of 2006, some had expected scorching conditions in Bahrain, such as last year when the mercury topped the scale at more than 40 degrees Celsius.
"(That is) probably not on the cards for 2006," revealed BMW Sauber driver Nick Heidfeld, "so the race won`t be quite such a strain."

Indeed, a weather report on Monday called for sunny conditions all weekend. Friday will be warm with a top of 27, Saturday a bit milder with a windy 21, and grand prix-Sunday should stop the clock at just 23 degrees Celsius.

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