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Wet weather could cause havoc across Formula E’s highly-anticipated season-opener in São Paulo, Brazil.
Several Formula E drivers are worried that the Sao Paulo E-Prix may not happen if there’s wet weather affecting the circuit. Heavy rain is expected during the first round of the eleventh FE campaign at the Anhembi Sambadrome this weekend. The concern is not about the new Gen3 EVO car, but about Hankook’s new softer tyres for Season 11, which are challenging to drive on in wet conditions. Drivers like Mitch Evans expressed their struggles with the new tyres in the wet, highlighting the difficulties in handling them compared to dry conditions. The unpredictability of the wet surface and the unique features of the Sao Paulo circuit are making the drivers uncertain about racing in wet conditions on Saturday. Despite the improvements in grip on dry surfaces, the new tyres’ performance in the wet remains a major concern for drivers like Nick Cassidy and Sam Bird. The challenging conditions raise doubts about the feasibility of holding the race if wet weather persists, creating uncertainty and apprehension among the Formula E drivers.
