# Lewis Hamilton: Younger F1 drivers cautious in rain

> Younger F1 drivers now more cautious about wet racing than veterans, says Hamilton.
- Title: Lewis Hamilton: Younger F1 drivers cautious in rain | Shortify
- Summary: Younger F1 drivers now more cautious about wet racing than veterans, says Hamilton. Lewis Hamilton says younger Formula 1 drivers are increasingly cautious…
- Keywords: lewis hamilton, wet racing, formula 1, sepan, rain, cautious, intermediate tyres, software glitch, sports, cars, Lewis, Hamilton
- Source: Motorsport — https://motorsport.com/f1/news/lewis-hamilton-younger-f1-drivers-are-more-and-more-cautious-about-racing-in-rain/10863077
- Author: Ben Vinel
- Published: 2026-10-08T14:00:16+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: lewis hamilton, f1, wet racing, formula 1, sepan, rain, cautious, intermediate tyres, software glitch, sports, cars
## 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
## Key takeaway

Lewis Hamilton says younger Formula 1 drivers are increasingly cautious in wet conditions compared to veteran drivers.