Glossary / General

wet

25 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've driven quite a few but never in the wet. And always on modern tires, which perhaps makes a difference."
Widowmakers #323 The Intercooler 11:46

"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

"I think you'll be happy. Yeah, it's also you do drive quite a bit in the wet and they're amazing in the wet. Like it's ridiculous."
Tire Talk Sucks - DWA! Podcast Ep. #944 Driving While Awesome 42:09