Martin Brundle expects many drivers to be ‘afraid’ to drive in the rain with the new F1 cars. The upcoming Canadian GP threatens to turn into a rain race, but according to Brundle, not everyone is looking forward to that. The enormous amounts of power, combined with the relatively low grip levels, could lead to surprises in Montréal. In the past, the circuit has often guaranteed spectacle.
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In a broadcast of Sky Sports, commentator and former driver Martin Brundle already looked ahead to the upcoming Grand Prix. According to the latest weather forecasts, especially the main race on Sunday threatens to literally be washed out. A risky combination with the current generation of F1 cars. “The drivers are all a bit scared of how these cars will behave in the rain,” said Brundle. “They have enormous power, but less downforce and less grip.”
Old-fashioned circuit
“On top of that, they are still somewhat in the dark,” he added. “No one has really had the chance to push flat out in a competitive setting, so we could see some drama.” Even without rain, the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve brings its own challenges. On the semi-street circuit, the walls – including the infamous Wall of Champions – are ruthless.
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“Only one of the last eight Grands Prix in Montréal went without a safety car,” Brundle reported. That has everything to do with the layout of the circuit. “If you crash, you are basically just standing in the middle of the track. In that respect, it is a pretty challenging and old-fashioned circuit – and we love that,” he concluded with a grin.
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