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not by much. couple of cm shorter and a few cm less wide.

unfortunately the safety regulations as they stand now makes the cars as wide as they are, and that is where the biggest problem with the current boats lies.
 
Baxteen said:
not by much. couple of cm shorter and a few cm less wide.

unfortunately the safety regulations as they stand now makes the cars as wide as they are, and that is where the biggest problem with the current boats lies.
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It might not sound like much but it is pretty significant.


The 2026 cars will be smaller and lighter than the current generation, the wheelbase reduced from a maximum of 3600mm to 3400mm while the width of the car is down from 2000mm to 1900mm.

The weight has also been slashed by 30kg with downforce down by 30 per cent and drag by 55 per cent.
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its a step in the right direction 100%
but due to crash structure the width of the car will never get down much lower.

there is also the other side of the coin, ground effect cars need more under floor surface area to work best.

so with less surface area, no MGUK to negate "turbo lag" and the other changes, those cars are going to be slower than the current generation.

2026 quali times are going to be similar to 2025 first lap times.
cars will have less power, less drag sure, but less downforce.
hopefulyl it makes for interesting racing, but as someone who watches the sport for the tech and how things evolve this feels like a step in the wrong direction. but the engineers are much smarter than I am so lets just hope I am completely wrong
 
Baxteen said:
its a step in the right direction 100%
but due to crash structure the width of the car will never get down much lower.

there is also the other side of the coin, ground effect cars need more under floor surface area to work best.

so with less surface area, no MGUK to negate "turbo lag" and the other changes, those cars are going to be slower than the current generation.

2026 quali times are going to be similar to 2025 first lap times.
cars will have less power, less drag sure, but less downforce.
hopefulyl it makes for interesting racing, but as someone who watches the sport for the tech and how things evolve this feels like a step in the wrong direction. but the engineers are much smarter than I am so lets just hope I am completely wrong
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Yeah 2026 regs will still be all hybrid and small turbo engine, 2030 and beyond looks a bit better because I believe they are looking to go to the bigger engines with synthetic fuels, I'm not sure if there will be any turbos. So yes, the cars would be smaller still thanks to no hybrid tech. Maybe screaming V10s will make a comeback?
 
Decarin said:
Yeah 2026 regs will still be all hybrid and small turbo engine, 2030 and beyond looks a bit better because I believe they are looking to go to the bigger engines with synthetic fuels, I'm not sure if there will be any turbos. So yes, the cars would be smaller still thanks to no hybrid tech. Maybe screaming V10s will make a comeback?
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MGU-H is removed from 2026. It's all up in the air if combustion engines will survive in the long term - many would love a clean V10 engine though with an alternative fuel though.
 
Was watching some replays of Colapinto's 50+ G Vegas crash and it's scary how similar it is to Senna's.

Both Williams impacted a concrete wall (no tecpro or safer barrier like Turn 17) on the outside of a left turn at similar angles with the initial impact on the front right destroying the right side of the car.

Colapinto impacted at around 185kmh. Senna entered the corner at much higher speed but braked so that the actual impact was at 211kmh.

So speeds within 26kmh or so but the modern equipment was so much stronger and could easily handle more load.
Nose cone fully intact, no suspension piercing the safety cell, side impact protection system intact, wheel tethers limiting movement, raised side headrests and HANS limiting head and neck movement.

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wtaf...


Daniel Ricciardo named top candidate for Cadillac F1 venture: https://www.motorsportweek.com/2024...top-candidate-for-cadillac-f1-venture-report/

"... German newspaper Bild has reported that “The Australian is the big favourite for a cockpit at the American racing team.” ...

Bild writes that “[Ricciardo’s] comeback at Cadillac would catapult the new team’s popularity from zero to 100.” ..."
 
Naks said:
wtaf...


Daniel Ricciardo named top candidate for Cadillac F1 venture: https://www.motorsportweek.com/2024...top-candidate-for-cadillac-f1-venture-report/

"... German newspaper Bild has reported that “The Australian is the big favourite for a cockpit at the American racing team.” ...

Bild writes that “[Ricciardo’s] comeback at Cadillac would catapult the new team’s popularity from zero to 100.” ..."
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Bottas would be a far better contender...

Odd place for him to be... (the highway patrol post)

https://twitter.com/x/status/1867254515764015553
 
I called it on Richardo.

he is basically seen as an american, very popular, has experience.
its a decent option, I agree Bottas would be better. but he is less marketable to americans.


but who knows who will be out of a seat at the end of 2025 and who would end up in the seat.
 
Cadillac aiming solidly for back of the pack status. Lovely.

Who cares if we do well as long as we're popular :D
 
Naks said:
wtaf...


Daniel Ricciardo named top candidate for Cadillac F1 venture: https://www.motorsportweek.com/2024...top-candidate-for-cadillac-f1-venture-report/

"... German newspaper Bild has reported that “The Australian is the big favourite for a cockpit at the American racing team.” ...

Bild writes that “[Ricciardo’s] comeback at Cadillac would catapult the new team’s popularity from zero to 100.” ..."
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Yep, not new
www.forbes.com

Will Ricciardo Make Miracle Comeback In New Cadillac F1 Team?

After being ousted from F1 a few months ago, will the Aussie driver Daniel Ricciardo be called up to Cadillac's new F1 team?
www.forbes.com www.forbes.com
 
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