F1 fans await first wet-weather race of 2026 season in Malaysia
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 3:45 PM
Last updated Oct 3, 2026
Formula 1 has entered the 16th round of the 2026 season without any wet-weather races or sessions. Rain has threatened on multiple occasions, but the conditions have not affected the races. The FIA has implemented safety changes for wet conditions this year. Malaysia is suggested as an ideal venue for hosting the series' first wet-weather race under the current regulations.
- •Formula 1 has yet to experience a wet-weather race in 2026.
- •Rain has not impacted any races this season despite several threats.
- •The FIA has made changes to improve safety in wet conditions.
- •Malaysia is viewed as a prime location for the inaugural wet-weather race.
- 3:45 PMMotorsport.com — Why Malaysia would be the best place for F1’s first wet-weather race in 2026
- 3:45 PMAutosport — Why Malaysia would be the perfect place for F1’s first wet-weather race in 2026
"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 ...Keep reading
"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 ...Keep reading
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External links- Motorsport.comOct 3, 2026, 3:45 PMWhy Malaysia would be the best place for F1’s first wet-weather race in 2026
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 ...Keep reading
- AutosportOct 3, 2026, 3:45 PMWhy Malaysia would be the perfect place for F1’s first wet-weather race in 2026
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 ...Keep reading
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