Wet weather has become a significantly greater challenge for Formula 1 teams under the 2026 regulations. Autosport explains how the new active aerodynamics and energy management systems create additional complications when the track is damp, with teams facing an uphill battle to find reliable setups. The cancellation of Pirelli's planned wet-weather tyre test in Bahrain means teams head into the season with minimal data on how the new cars perform in the rain.