The national anthem and oath ceremony before the race for the twenty drivers was also accompanied by rain.
But the rain wasn't heavy; it was a drizzle that would take two to three minutes to soak your clothes if you stood in it without an umbrella.
Nevertheless, during the preparation phase, all the drivers switched to intermediate tires.
After all, with even a little water on the track, Norris from the last Russian Grand Prix could tell you how slippery the track is.
Before the start of the race, Qin Miao's feelings were somewhat mixed; on one hand, he was happy that Hamilton would find it difficult to catch up with him under rainy conditions.
Qin Miao didn't even need to do anything; the four Red Bull drivers behind him wouldn't let Hamilton catch up so easily.
On the other hand, he was worried about not performing well in this rain.
