At the risk of morphing into a weather reporting station, we’ll report on the weather. (How very British.)

The Friday before the Punta del Este 2015 race began dull and humid before brightening up and welcoming back the bright blue skies we expected to see.

The Current E team was kept busy with numerous photoshoots throughout the day. Dan spent shakedown hanging off a balcony to capture some aerial shots of the cars during shakedown, while Shiv and Marta kept their feet more firmly on the ground.

Drivers have had mixed reactions to the modified Punta circuit. Lucas di Grassi pointed out that it’s one of the fastest Formula E tracks, which makes for an exciting spectacle but which also increases the danger of a race-ending crash.

Others pointed out that the strong winds sweep a lot of sand onto the track, which could make leaving the racing line an expensive option. Changes to the chicanes and pit lane entry and exit should make for a safer track, although some drivers are not keen on the kerbs being used in some places.

A revamped shakedown without a safety car escort allowed the drivers to put in faster laps than usual, which will give them a better feel for set up strategy for the morning. Temperature is expected to be less of an issue than it was in Malaysia and Renault is widely tipped to be back at the front of the pack tomorrow.

We’ll be back at the track first thing to bring you all the race day action. Keep it Current E.