Never too late for the ring, it is like a drug, and strangely, when it is wet, it can be more fun....if you are sensible....
I've never driven in the wet there but I've heard it's resembles driving on glass..
There is a lot of folklore chat.... yes it is slippery, especially under the tree'd sections, but you see them coming Mostly!!). My view is this, I plan to drive home in the same car, I would rather lift off than risk pushing too hard and find I come off mid corner...