Glossary / General

wet

16 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

“Wet” means the track is covered in rain. Rain changes how the tires grip, so braking and cornering feel very different.

Technical Definition

“Wet” refers to racing on a rain-soaked track, which changes traction, braking distances, and how cars behave through corners. In F1, wet performance can be very car- and setup-dependent, which is why drivers often talk about how good (or bad) their car is in the rain.

Hear It Discussed

"I think it's wet. Well, they say curb, but the press really says dry Yeah"
Driven: Czinger on Track; Gunther Works F-26 in RAIN; Q&A The Smoking Tire 03:19

"it's really playful to drive. I mean, it was wet when I was out there, which is not hugely helpful, but it, you could tell."
BONUS: Your letters, plus Aston Valhalla My week in cars: the Autocar podcast 09:33

"It was really raining. It was wet. I'd say it was wet. It was very wet."
C.R.E.A.M. #76 - Edwin's New Car, Rogers Files Declassified and T50 Too Good? C.R.E.A.M. (The TDC Podcast) 24:23