Event Notes

Doc 58 - Rain Hazard Declaration

2026 Canadian Grand Prix

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Summary

Rain Hazard declared due to forecasted precipitation exceeding 40% during the Race.

Explanation

A Rain Hazard has been declared for the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix under Article B1.5.11 of the FIA F1 Sporting Regulations, based on a weather forecast indicating more than 40% probability of precipitation during the race. This may affect race procedures and team strategies.

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FIA F1 Regulations - Article B1.5.11
B1.5.11 Rain Hazard If the O‘icial Weather Service predicts that the probability of precipitation is greater than 40% at some point during the Sprint or the Race at a Competition, or at the sole discretion of the Race Director, a “Rain Hazard” may be declared. a. At each AFC a Rain Hazard will be declared for the Sprint no later than two (2) hours before the start of Sprint Qualifying, in such case it will remain in force from the time of declaration until the end-of-session signal for the Sprint is given. b. At all Competitions a Rain Hazard will be declared for the Race no later than two (2) hours before the start of Qualifying, in such case it will remain in force from the time of declaration until the end-of-session signal for the Race is given. When an F1 Car is deemed to be in parc fermé whilst a Rain Hazard is in force, other than when the F1 Cars are sealed in accordance with Article B3.4.2 or B3.4.3, the work described in FIA-F1-DOC- 080 may be carried out. 2026 Form ula 1: Sporting Regulations 27 February 2026 B 8 B 0 SECTION B: SPORTING REGULATIONS B1.6 Pit Entry Road, Pit Lane And Pit Exit Road
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