Why cant F1 cars race in heavy rain? The reasons we rarely see full . . . A curtain of spray hangs in the air at Suzuka as a line of cars go through Aston Martin Aquaplaning risk While visibility remains the main limiting factor for F1 cars to race under heavy rain, grip is still also an issue, especially when water pools on the surface As pointed out above, the current full wet tyres have an incredible capacity to displace water, but those have their limitations
FIA abandons unsightly F1 rain wheel cover solutions The FIA has abandoned the unsightly rain wheel cover solution aiming to mitigate spray from Formula 1 wet weather conditions Mercedes originally tested a solution last term at Silverstone with Ferrari running two more aggressive wheel guards at its Fiorano test circuit in the build-up to the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix The motorsport governing body has been investigating a solution to mitigate
Formula 1 News: 2026 Cars Set to Alleviate Wet Weather Challenges Formula 1's 2026 cars aim to tackle the persistent issue of spray that has hindered wet-weather races, notably seen in recent events like the Belgian GP The new technical regulations will incorporate smaller diffusers and reduced ground effect, which are expected to mitigate visibility problems caused by water spray
F1 to consider radical wet weather solutions - RacingNews365 Formula 1 and the FIA will be considering radical wet weather solutions as part of a study to improve safety With the latest generation of cars, drivers have noted that spray from tyres and the aerodynamics – which rely heavily on downforce generated from the floor – have reduced visibility in extremely wet conditions
What is Ground Effect in F1? Formula 1 Ground Effect Explained - Total . . . Ground effect in F1 is an aerodynamic concept that essentially “sucks” a Formula 1 car to the track by using the shape of its underside In simple terms, ground effect F1 explained means the car’s underfloor is designed to create a low-pressure area underneath, pressing the car downwards
FIA Adopts Radical New Measures in Spray Guard Development for F1 Safety The ideal solution would be one that can be applied only in wet conditions, avoiding permanent alterations to the vehicles In an effort to enhance safety and visibility in wet race conditions, the FIA has embarked on a novel approach to solve the persistent issue of spray in Formula 1