FIA's Wet Weather Rules for Miami Grand Prix

On May 1st, FIA just dropped some key tweaks to wet weather rules for this weekend's

Miami Grand Prix, prepping for those classic downpours.

No more boost mode when it's wet, power-capped at 250 kW per lap, and straight line mode

limited to just the front wing flaps too.

Cut dry without messing up stability.

These changes build on last-use rigs since the new cars get super sketchy and low grip,

like wheel spin and six gear, as Pierre Gasly found out.

Having his wet shake down at Silverstone back in January, teams tested in dry-barrain

mostly, so real wet effectiveness is still a question mark.

Drivers are split.

Carlos signs wonders why a partial straight line mode if it barely reduces drag, while

Kimi Antonelli, the points leader, says.

Intermediates feel unknown, and tires need higher blanket temps to build heat properly.

Full wets from Perrelli still drop off too quick for races anyway.

These the big worry in Miami's standing water, where different power strategies mean

wild closing speeds and less engine braking, echoing that.

Nasty 1989 crash between Senna and Brundel.

Plus, local lightning rules could delay starts or halt the action.

With Oscar Piazzri's quip, that Miami rain goes all in, these fixes aim to keep things

safe and fair.

Let's see if they hold up when the clouds burst.

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