Former F1 driver Martin Brundle has suggested the current grid is \u201ca little bit scared\u201d about how the 2026 cars will behave in wet conditions.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
F1 underwent a major technical overhaul this year, with significant changes made to both the aerodynamics and power units.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
While drivers have been able to accumulate substantial mileage in dry conditions, the new cars have yet to be fully tested on a wet track, aside from limited running during the Barcelona shakedown, when some teams ventured out to gather early data.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
With teams still largely uncertain about how the cars will perform in heavy rain, Brundle suspects there is an element of concern lingering in the back of their minds.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
\u201cThe drivers are all a little bit scared of just what these cars are going to be like in the rain,\u201d he told Sky Sports News.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
\u201cThey have got so much power and less downforce, less grip, and they don’t know yet.\u201d\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
The Canadian Grand Prix this weekend marks the fifth round of the campaign, and rain is currently forecast for Sunday.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
Should the rain arrive, Brundle suspects it will also bring theatrics on race day.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
“Nobody really had that opportunity to push them in a competitive situation, so we could see, could see some drama.\u00a0\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
\u201cOnly one in the last eight grands prix in Montreal have gone without the Safety Car of some kind because if you crash, you remain on the race track, effectively.\u00a0\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
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