Why a wet Canadian GP could be "the perfect storm" for F1

While the Miami Grand Prix saw its start time advanced to avoid heavy rain due to local regulations, tyre supplier Pirelli had actually hoped for a wet race in the Sunshine State. High ambient and track temperatures there would have allowed drivers to more easily bring intermediate and full wet tyres into their optimal operating window, potentially creating an exciting contest.

Montreal, however, presents an entirely different proposition. The Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, known for its high-speed straights and unforgiving walls, faces forecasts of significantly colder conditions, with air temperatures potentially plummeting to 11 or 12 degrees Celsius. Track temperatures are expected to be similarly low. This drastic environmental shift, combined with the circuit’s characteristics, makes tyre management exceptionally complex.

Pirelli’s Chief Engineer, Simone Berra, described a potential wet Canadian Grand Prix as "the perfect storm." He explained that Montreal’s cold temperatures, forecast at 11 or 12 degrees Celsius for both air and track, combined with its nature as a "low energy circuit" – featuring long straights and fewer high-speed corners that typically generate tyre heat – would make

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