# Malaysia F1 Wet Race 2026

> Pirelli and Gasly say Malaysia's Sepang circuit is best for F1's first wet-weather race in 2026.
- Title: Malaysia F1 Wet Race 2026 · Autosport | Shortify
- Summary: Pirelli and Gasly say Malaysia's Sepang circuit is best for F1's first wet-weather race in 2026. Pirelli and Pierre Gasly claim Sepang International Circuit…
- Keywords: sepan, wet-weather, 2026, pirelli, pierre gasly, alpine, sepang international circuit, fia, formula one, sports, cars, Malaysia
- Source: Autosport — https://autosport.com/f1/news/why-malaysia-would-be-the-best-place-for-f1s-first-wet-weather-race-in-2026/10861397
- Author: Ronald Vording
- Published: 2026-10-03T15:45:03+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: f1, sepan, wet-weather, 2026, pirelli, pierre gasly, alpine, sepang international circuit, fia, formula one, sports, cars
## F1 2026 Season
Formula 1 has reached the 16th round of the 2026 season without a wet-weather race under new regulations.
## FIA Wet Safety Changes
The FIA increased tyre blanket temperatures for intermediates, capped electrical power, and banned boost mode in wet conditions.
## Tyre Temperature Concerns
Drivers struggled to get intermediates up to temperature, leading Pirelli to prefer Miami for wet races due to high ambient temperatures.
## Montreal Wet Race Risk
Pirelli called Montreal a 'perfect storm' for wet races due to low temperatures and difficult tyre heating.
## Pierre Gasly on Sepang
Pierre Gasly, Alpine, said Sepang International Circuit would be the easiest location for a wet-weather race in 2026 due to high temperatures and rough asphalt.

> I think out of any track in the season, if one is good for wet, it's probably here.
## Pirelli's Sepang Preference
Pirelli chief engineer Simone Berra said Sepang is the best circuit for testing wet-weather tyres due to high temperatures and rough asphalt.

> Honestly, as an engineer, I would like to have some more feedback and data to work with.
## Tyre Overheating Risk
Pirelli warned of potential tyre overheating in Malaysia due to heavy rain and quick drying, unlike Montreal's cold conditions.

> The point is that we could end up in a situation where you generate overheating, especially if it's raining and then dries up quite quickly.
## Full Wet Tyre Preference
Pirelli expects full wet tyres to be preferred in Malaysia due to monsoons and the need for water dissipation, unlike other circuits.

> When it rains here, it's quite massive and I would see the full wet as the preferred race tyre.
## Key takeaway

Pirelli and Pierre Gasly claim Sepang International Circuit would be the easiest location for F1's first wet-weather race in 2026 due to high temperatures and rough asphalt.