F1 2026

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Fans to choose 2026 Atlassian Williams Racing testing livery in global vote: https://www.williamsf1.com/posts/60552237-c25b-474c-9d6a-26063ba65e88/your-vote-your-livery

 

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[Sinbad]

The performance of the 2nd RB driver suddenly makes sense

 

[Speedster]

The performance of the 2nd RB driver suddenly makes sense

Now do the prize money for coming second vs coming third

 

[Sinbad]

Now do the prize money for coming second vs coming third

Difference is barely more than the catering budget

 

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https://twitter.com/x/status/1999854165153984532

"Ferrari's 2026 power unit is on track.

The team, under the guidance of Enrico Gualtieri, reports strong confidence in its engine's outright power and hybrid system efficiency. While some reliability fine-tuning remains a common challenge across the grid, the overall development is meeting key performance targets."

 

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[Jean Claude Vaaldamme]

Yeh... Ferrari are on the right track here lol. Merc... oye hahaha.

Didn't you all tell us that Merc will be the car to beat in 2022 with then new regulations?
Dejavu?

 

[Speedster]

Didn't you all tell us that Merc will be the car to beat in 2022 with then new regulations?
Dejavu?

Nah, that was Lewis

 

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[Dave]

FOM and FIA name DRS replacement as F1 2026 terminology revealed

Formula One Management has issued an update on terminology to be used in the F1 2026 season, as all-new cars are welcomed into the sport.

www.planetf1.com

Accompanied by new renders of how F1 2026 cars are set to look, the sport has issued an update surrounding the language used on track around the cars’ new features.

Previously, ‘Manual Override Mode’ [MOM] was in place for drivers being able to try and instigate an overtake when within one second of the car in front, by deploying more energy to do so.

This has now been replaced by ‘Overtake Mode’, which is the term to be the effective replacement for DRS [Drag Reduction System], the movable rear wing system which had been in place since 2011.

The FIA confirmed in a new announcement that Overtake Mode is “for drivers within one second of a car in front to deploy extra power to instigate an overtake.

“It replaces DRS and aids on track passing, being a strategic tool to be used all in one go or spread over a lap.”

Alongside that comes ‘Boost Mode’, a catch-all term for drivers deploying battery power from the power unit’s Energy Recovery System, which “gives the driver maximum power from the engine and battery at the push of a button, no matter where they are on track.”

 

[Agent_Smith]

FOM and FIA name DRS replacement as F1 2026 terminology revealed

Formula One Management has issued an update on terminology to be used in the F1 2026 season, as all-new cars are welcomed into the sport.

www.planetf1.com

Accompanied by new renders of how F1 2026 cars are set to look, the sport has issued an update surrounding the language used on track around the cars’ new features.

Previously, ‘Manual Override Mode’ [MOM] was in place for drivers being able to try and instigate an overtake when within one second of the car in front, by deploying more energy to do so.

This has now been replaced by ‘Overtake Mode’, which is the term to be the effective replacement for DRS [Drag Reduction System], the movable rear wing system which had been in place since 2011.

The FIA confirmed in a new announcement that Overtake Mode is “for drivers within one second of a car in front to deploy extra power to instigate an overtake.

“It replaces DRS and aids on track passing, being a strategic tool to be used all in one go or spread over a lap.”

Alongside that comes ‘Boost Mode’, a catch-all term for drivers deploying battery power from the power unit’s Energy Recovery System, which “gives the driver maximum power from the engine and battery at the push of a button, no matter where they are on track.”

This is in order to reduce drag and for fuel efficiency, with next year’s cars set to run with around one-third less fuel over a race distance. These changes have also previously been predicted to help the cars potentially reach top speeds of up to 400km/h [248mph].

Wonder if we'll see 400km/h hit. Monza or Mexico, Q3 in full out attack with Overtake Mode activated and a tow? Maybe...

 

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Wonder if we'll see 400km/h hit. Monza or Mexico, Q3 in full out attack with Overtake Mode activated and a tow? Maybe...

Doubt it. Reports from the simulators is that they are having to gear down at the end of the long straights to stop the speed dropping off!

 

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[Agent_Smith]

Front wing damage is going to have a huge effect this year - when it affects the movable parts.
Also, any guesses on what front wing replacement will take now? That's going to be interesting. Retirement?

Yeah, that's a good point. I would imagine that the mechanics that control the aero on the wing will run through some sort of quick release connection to the chassis through which they will connect a new front wing and it's moving aero parts. It could just mean slightly longer pitstops to change a wing while an extra component is reconnected.