Heavy rain causes uncertainty ahead of Bahrain Grand Prix start
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 6:26 AM
Last updated Oct 4, 2026
Heavy rain has affected the Sepang International Circuit shortly before the Bahrain Grand Prix is set to begin. As drivers prepare for the race on intermediate tyres, conditions remain variable, with localized heavier rainfall creating puddles on the track. George Russell expressed concerns over the difficulty of managing intermediate tyres in the evolving weather conditions. The race is anticipated to start shortly as teams assess the track and adjust accordingly.
- •Heavy downpour at Sepang less than an hour before race start
- •Drivers conducted reconnaissance laps on intermediate tyres
- •Puddles have begun forming around the circuit
- •Conditions vary significantly across different sectors of the track
- •Race start is imminent as teams evaluate the situation
- 6:26 AMYahoo Sports — Heavy downpour hits Sepang as Bahrain GP start faces major uncertainty
"A heavy downpour has hit the Sepang International Circuit less than an hour before the start of the Bahrain Grand Prix, leaving plenty of uncertainty over the conditions drivers will face when the race gets underway shortly. The drivers headed out for their reconnaissance laps before taking their places on the grid on intermediate tyres, but the rain has continued to fall relentlessly, with puddles now beginning to form around the circuit.
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