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F1’s Rain-Ruined Drama: Champions’ Setbacks and Race Control Chaos Unleashed

Virgilio Machado by Virgilio Machado
July 29, 2025
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F1’s Rain-Ruined Drama: Champions’ Setbacks and Race Control Chaos Unleashed

SPA, BELGIUM - JULY 27: Max Verstappen of the Netherlands driving the (1) Oracle Red Bull Racing RB21 leads George Russell of Great Britain driving the (63) Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team W16 on track during the F1 Grand Prix of Belgium at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps on July 27, 2025 in Spa, Belgium. (Photo by Alex Bierens de Haan/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202507282029 // Usage for editorial use only //

Formula 1’s Belgian Grand Prix faced another showdown with the unpredictable weather, causing delays and frustrations among drivers and fans alike. The rain-soaked Spa-Francorchamps circuit led to an hour-long delay before the race commenced under the watchful eye of the Safety Car.

The 2021 edition of the race was a complete washout, with only a few laps completed behind the Safety Car before it was called off. This time, the wet conditions threw top drivers like Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton off their game, as their setups geared towards rain racing were rendered useless.

Verstappen and Hamilton, usually rivals on the track, found common ground in their dissatisfaction with the handling of the race. Both expressed frustration at the delayed start and the failure to allow racing in wet conditions, leading to subpar performances once the track dried out.

The controversy surrounding the handling of wet weather races in F1 has been brewing since the incident at Silverstone, where drivers raised concerns about racing in extreme rain. The overreaction from that event seemed to have swung the pendulum too far in the other direction at Spa, leaving drivers questioning the decision-making process of race control.

The debate continues on the purpose of wet weather compounds if races are not allowed to take place in suitable conditions for them. While Formula E has managed to navigate rainy races with its all-weather tires, F1 seems to struggle with finding the balance between safety and providing fans with thrilling on-track action.

The issue of caution in inclement weather raises questions about the impact on race outcomes, with some believing that early leaders are given an unfair advantage. Despite efforts to ensure safety, there is a fine line between allowing drivers to race and calling off events due to weather conditions.

As opinions remain divided on the handling of wet weather races, fans, drivers, and team officials continue to grapple with finding the right approach in such situations. The clash between safety and spectacle in F1 adds another layer of complexity to the sport, leaving many feeling disappointed by the outcome of the Belgian Grand Prix.

The controversy surrounding wet weather delays in F1 shows no signs of abating, as stakeholders seek to strike a balance between safety, competition, and entertainment on the track. The ongoing debate leaves the future of rain-affected races in the sport hanging in the balance, with no clear resolution in sight.

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