Gasly Warns of Rain Disruption in Canada After Eye-Opening Wet Test

Pierre Gasly has warned that rain could significantly disrupt the Canadian Grand Prix, following a revealing wet-weather test at Magny-Cours. The Alpine driver described the experience as 'shocking' and hinted that the 2026-spec cars behave unpredictably in low grip.

Why it matters:

Wet races already introduce chaos, but with the current generation of cars proving tricky, any rain in Montreal could reshuffle the competitive order. Gasly's caution suggests drivers are still adapting to these cars in wet conditions, and a wet race could expose gaps in performance.

The details:

• Gasly participated in a two-day wet test at Magny-Cours, calling it an eye-opening experience alongside a memorable January test at Silverstone. He noted spectators would be 'shocked' by how these cars behave in the wet.
• When asked if the challenges stemmed from the 2026 car's torque, Gasly declined to elaborate, saying 'You don't want me to answer that question,' hinting at a sensitive aspect of the car's behavior.
• Alpine's dry pace in Miami was encouraging: both cars in Q3 and Franco Colapinto finished P7 in the race. Gasly believes the team has 'great momentum' and can keep pushing for more.
• The Miami GP was also affected by rain concerns, with the FIA moving the race start earlier to avoid thunderstorms, highlighting how weather is already a factor this season.

What's next:

The weather forecast for the Canadian GP shows a low chance of rain on Friday (near zero) and Saturday (15%), but Sunday's race has a 30% chance of showers. If rain materializes, Gasly's warning could prove prescient, making track position and strategy even more critical. Alpine's dry-weather performance gives them hope, but wet conditions could be a wildcard.