Why a rainy Canadian Grand Prix could be the ‘perfect storm’ for F1

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The start time for the Miami Grand Prix was brought forward by three hours to avoid heavy rain, particularly thunderstorms, as per local regulations in Florida, but tire supplier Pirelli actually wanted a wet race in the Sunshine State. With both ambient and track temperatures high in Miami, drivers would have found it slightly easier … Read more

Why the prospect of a wet Canadian Grand Prix makes F1 drivers so anxious

Why the prospect of a wet Canadian Grand Prix makes F1 drivers so anxious

Formula 1’s Canadian Grand Prix risks becoming an “elimination race” if Sunday’s rainy weather is expected to continue until race time. What has been described as a perfect storm could cause further confusion and curveballs in tire selection if the bad weather persists. The current forecast calls for rain to arrive at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve … Read more