# Malaysia F1 Wet Race 2026

> Malaysia could host F1's first wet-weather race in 2026 due to ideal conditions for tyre performance.
- Title: Malaysia F1 Wet Race 2026 · Motorsport | Shortify
- Summary: Malaysia could host F1's first wet-weather race in 2026 due to ideal conditions for tyre performance. Pirelli and Pierre Gasly say Malaysia's Sepang circuit…
- Keywords: sepan, wet-weather, 2026, pirelli, pierre gasly, ferrari, alpine, sports, cars, Malaysia, Wet, Race
- Source: Motorsport — https://motorsport.com/f1/news/why-malaysia-would-be-the-best-place-for-f1s-first-wet-weather-race-in-2026/10861394
- Author: Ronald Vording
- Published: 2026-10-03T15:45:03+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: f1, sepan, wet-weather, 2026, pirelli, pierre gasly, ferrari, alpine, sports, cars
## F1 2026 Season
Formula 1 has reached its 16th round without a wet-weather race under new regulations.
## Tyre Safety Concerns
Drivers and Pirelli stress that Sepang would be the best location for a rain-affected grand prix in 2026.
## Pirelli's View
Pirelli chief engineer Simone Berra says Sepang is the perfect circuit for testing wet-weather tyres in 2026.
## Pierre Gasly's Opinion
Pierre Gasly, Alpine, states Sepang is 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.
## Tyre Performance in Malaysia
Pirelli expects full wet tyres to be preferred in Malaysia due to monsoons and high water quantity.
## Weather Challenges
Pirelli warns of potential overheating in Malaysia if rain dries quickly, but says it's manageable.

> 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.
## 2026 Race Implications
This could be F1's first wet-weather race in 2026 after 16 rounds without rain.
## Key takeaway

Pirelli and Pierre Gasly say Malaysia's Sepang circuit is best for F1's first wet-weather race in 2026 due to high temperatures and rough asphalt.