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Lewis Hamilton: Younger F1 drivers cautious in rain
Younger F1 drivers now more cautious about wet racing than veterans, says Hamilton.
In brief
Younger F1 drivers now more cautious about wet racing than veterans, says Hamilton. Lewis Hamilton says younger Formula 1 drivers are increasingly cautious in wet conditions compared to veteran drivers. Originally reported by Motorsport.
Hamilton notes wet racing shift
Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton says younger F1 drivers are becoming more cautious about wet-weather racing than veterans.
“Younger F1 drivers are “more and more cautious” about racing in rain”
Sepang race delayed by rain
The Singapore Grand Prix start was delayed 40 minutes due to rain before the race began.
“The start was delayed by 40 minutes due to the adverse weather conditions”
Hamilton on wet racing risks
Hamilton says wet races are riskier now, but he loves the challenge of driving in the rain.
“I love racing in the rain, personally”
Sainz supports race timing
Carlos Sainz says the FIA's timing to start racing in Malaysia was correct despite heavy rain.
“From my side, the time that the FIA went and gave the green light to go racing for me was correct”
Hadjar on power unit issues
Isack Hadjar says new power units make wet racing difficult due to software and track conditions.
“There's two issues: the software issue where you don't actually know when the power is going to kick in”
Perez on power control
Sergio Perez says drivers can control power output during wet races to manage the software issue.
“It's a lot easier than I thought because you can control the amount of kilowatts you get”
Rain expected at Singapore
Wet-weather racing may happen again at the Singapore Grand Prix with a chance of rain.
“Wet-weather racing may be a topic once again this weekend at the Singapore Grand Prix”
The takeaway
Lewis Hamilton says younger Formula 1 drivers are increasingly cautious in wet conditions compared to veteran drivers.
