Whether a racing series can run in the rain comes down to a mix of track design, safety infrastructure, tire technology and vehicle type. It’s not just an arbitrary rule. Why F1, IndyCar and sports car road/street events can race in the wet Purpose-built drainage: Road/street courses are designed with...

Carlos Sainz says many people at Williams would have doubted that he could convert his front-row start into a podium finish before his breakthrough performance at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

Carlos Sainz believes he can convert his shock front-row start into what would be his first podium result for Williams after making the most of a chaotic qualifying session at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.