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No driver on the 2026 F1 grid had raced current-generation cars in wet conditions before Sepang

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Before the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, RacingNews365 said no driver on the grid had raced the current generation of F1 car in wet conditions; rain was most likely late in the race.

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Before the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, RacingNews365 reported that no driver on the current F1 grid had ever raced a current-generation car in wet conditions. Its pre-race forecast put the likeliest rain at Sepang in the closing stages.

The chance of rain during the race had increased from Saturday’s forecast, but RacingNews365 described the Sepang outlook as unreliable. Friday and Saturday brought dry running, and a 90% rain chance before Friday’s second practice produced only a handful of light drops. Some drivers noted light rain during the drivers’ parade. Temperatures were expected to reach around 33°C, with high humidity raising the possibility of thunderstorms.

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  1. SOURCEUpdated Bahrain GP in Malaysia weather forecast: Rain to disrupt the race?RacingNews365 English
  2. PRIMARY SOURCEWhat Is the Weather Forecast for the 2026 Bahrain GP in Malaysia?Mercedes F1 · Team statement; interested source
  3. SOURCEF1 Bahrain GP in Malaysia: Sunday schedule, weather forecast and how to watchMotorsport.com F1