The 2026 Boost Mobile Gold Coast 500 will take place over October 23-25, with current forecasts expecting high chances of rain from Friday to Sunday.
There are two 85-lap races commencing on Saturday, October 24 at 3:15pm AEST, and Sunday, October 25 at 2:45pm AEST.
Note: This article will be updated daily in the lead-up to race day. Last updated Tuesday, 20th October.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology
Friday, October 23 (Practice 1, Practice 2, Boost Mobile Qualifying (Race 31))
Conditions: Showers
Chance of rain: 95% (very high) chance of rain (8 to 40mm)
Maximum temperature expected: 25°
Minimum temperature expected: 18°
Saturday, October 24 (Boost Mobile TTSO (Race 31), Race 31)
Conditions: Showers
Chance of rain: 90% (very high) chance of rain (2 to 20mm)
Maximum temperature expected: 27°
Minimum temperature expected: 18°
Sunday, October 25 (Qualifying Race 32, Boost Mobile TTSO (Race32), Race 32)
Conditions: Showers
Chance of rain: 90% (very high) chance of rain (3 to 20mm)
Maximum temperature expected: 27°
Minimum temperature expected: 19°
