Why rain is a growing concern for teams early in the 2026 F1 season

Safety concerns have led to changes in Formula 1's starting procedures for the 2026 season, and to a lower cap on the amount of energy which can be harvested on straights.<br>But there are also worries emerging about how the new cars will perform in the wet, since very few teams have engaged in any meaningful running in low-grip conditions.<br>Both three-day tests in Bahrain naturally took place ...<a class='more' href='https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/why-rain-is-a-growing-concern-for-teams-early-in-the-2026-f1-season/10800348/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-ALL&utm_term=News&utm_content=uk'>Keep reading</a>