Apr.24 (GMM) A local weather forecaster has taken issue with reports that the Spanish grand prix this weekend could be affected by rain.

We reported earlier this week that the Circuit de Catalunya could be the scene of the first wet race of 2008, with drizzly weather likely on both Saturday and Sunday.

A forecaster from the Catalonian Weather Service said on Thursday: "I'm so surprised, because the weather forecast for Saturday and Sunday in Barcelona is sunny and warm."