While Formula 1 has already reached the 16th round of the 2026 season, fans have still not been treated to a wet-weather race under the new regulations – or even a wet session. Rain has threatened on several occasions, but the on-track action has consistently remained unaffected.
Following initial concerns about safety in wet conditions, the FIA has made several changes to this year’s regulations. These include increasing the tyre blanket temperatures for intermediates, capping electrical power and, related to that, banning boost mode in the wet.
