F1 2026

satanboy said:
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Each of Lego's Scuderia Ferrari HP helmet builds will set you back R1,800

Lego is capable of some realistic builds, particularly if you use enough pieces. While the Mercedes AMG-F1 got all the attention last year...
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They'll sell millions
 
https://twitter.com/x/status/2031638507056185498

"Ferrari is starting 2026 with a “transitional” ICE—an adapted, well-known 2025-era base chosen mainly to ensure reliability and comply with the new fuel rules, but with limited development headroom.

A fully new ICE architecture is already running on the dyno and could arrive before year-end if needed (otherwise aimed at 2027), potentially after Belgium or by Monza depending on ADUO-driven evaluations and the calendar.

The key challenge is managing turbo lag and sustaining energy with the new 350 kW MGU-K era. Mercedes’ advantage appears rooted in superior energy/SoC management and combustion efficiency, making Ferrari’s early deficit unsurprising.

📰 @Auto_Racer_it"
 
Exactly what I have been saying. F1 is losing its identity.

Formula E: 'F1 is trying to be like us, and that's a mistake'​


Formula E co-founder Alberto Longo believes Formula 1 is wrong to move its rules closer to those of the all-electric championship, insisting the series should “stay true to its principles”.
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Longo clarified that he remains a fan of F1, but believes the championship may have taken the wrong direction with its latest regulations.

"The only thing I can say is, as I always say, I'm a big fan of Formula 1," he added. "I definitely believe that they decided to go for certain regulations that probably are damaging their spectacle and their show a little bit.

"I think they are getting closer and closer to us. We do not have exclusivity, but we do have expertise already on that."

While F1 drivers reported running out of electrical energy on straights in Melbourne, particularly due to the lack of heavy braking zones, Formula E cars have not encountered similar issues. Drivers in FE are able to stay in the higher power Attack Mode (350kW) for as much as six minutes without losing speed on straights.

Asked about that contrast in Formula E, Longo said: "Yes, we can use eight minutes or six minutes of Attack Mode and the car doesn't slow down. I think they need to be back to where they are. They are noise, they are full power, they are breaking the latest [technologies], this is what Formula 1 is about.

"We are a completely different proposition. We have been presented like that since day one. It's not one or the other; it's both of them. But the problem is that they try to become more Formula E.

"In my opinion, as a fan, I think they are making a mistake. I definitely believe that they should stick to what they are, to their principles."
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And here is the big one; Formula E is ''growing up'' while F1 fumbles around with its future.
"Now, looking into the future, with Gen4, we are going to wider tracks more and more. For example, in Mexico, we go to a completely different track than what they do and they couldn't do it on that small track. They could say the same about us, that we couldn't do it in the big track but that's going to change. From next year onwards, we could actually do Mexico in the long track without an issue.
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thestaggy said:
Exactly what I have been saying. F1 is losing its identity.

Formula E: 'F1 is trying to be like us, and that's a mistake'​






And here is the big one; Formula E is ''growing up'' while F1 fumbles around with its future.
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Yup, 100%. F1 is at a cross-roads now. Revert to type and risk losing the likes of Audi and Cadillac, or double down and further alienate the support base.

With the next set of regs to be introduced in 2030, we are stuck with this current cycle. I suppose though it is only fair to give the engineers time to work their magic though and see if they can improve the current situation.
 
Agent_Smith said:
Yup, 100%. F1 is at a cross-roads now. Revert to type and risk losing the likes of Audi and Cadillac, or double down and further alienate the support base.

With the next set of regs to be introduced in 2030, we are stuck with this current cycle. I suppose though it is only fair to give the engineers time to work their magic though and see if they can improve the current situation.
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I honestly think they have no choice but to double down. What it means long-term for both Formula E and Formula 1, I do not know. They are locked into this direction because of the new manufacturers they have attracted. Ferrari is about the only one who would stick around regardless of the rules because they are reliant on F1 as a business, while the others don't really need F1.

The engineers will eventually figure things out, or more likely, the FIA will tweak the regs to help them get there.
 
thestaggy said:
I honestly think they have no choice but to double down. What it means long-term for both Formula E and Formula 1, I do not know. They are locked into this direction because of the new manufacturers they have attracted. Ferrari is about the only one who would stick around regardless of the rules because they are reliant on F1 as a business, while the others don't really need F1.

The engineers will eventually figure things out, or more likely, the FIA will tweak the regs to help them get there.
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I wonder if Audi and Cadillac (and the other teams - apart from Ferrari) got some sort of legally binding assurance from the FIA that the current regulations will stay this way for a while, and changing them would be in some sort of breach of that agreement. I can't see them joining without that. Imagine pumping in hundreds of millions of $$$ with the understanding that these regulations are set in stone, only to be told in a few years, "erm sorry. Back to V10s".
 
Agent_Smith said:
Yup, 100%. F1 is at a cross-roads now. Revert to type and risk losing the likes of Audi and Cadillac, or double down and further alienate the support base.

With the next set of regs to be introduced in 2030, we are stuck with this current cycle. I suppose though it is only fair to give the engineers time to work their magic though and see if they can improve the current situation.
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The only change they need to make is to the ICE/battery ratio. In F1 it's a farce to be held back from going flat out by regulations. It's supposed to be the pinnacle of motorsport.

I wonder if these regulations are even tested before they are introduced...
 
Mike Hoxbig said:
The only change they need to make is to the ICE/battery ratio. In F1 it's a farce to be held back from going flat out by regulations. It's supposed to be the pinnacle of motorsport.

I wonder if these regulations are even tested before they are introduced...
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They weren't, but the issues became apparent as the cars started moving from concept to simulations and eventually early bench testing.

Christian Horner warned them in 2022. He called the cars ''Frankensteins'' because of the hobbled together concepts that would likely need changes to get them to work. He was spot on, as the FIA is already looking at tweaking things.

The clipping was picked up in simulations in 2024/2025.

Ferrari cautioned about the start issue because of the turbos and they were spot on. Also, no surprise that they currently have the best launch because they worked around the problem.
 
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Agent_Smith said:
I wonder if Audi and Cadillac (and the other teams - apart from Ferrari) got some sort of legally binding assurance from the FIA that the current regulations will stay this way for a while, and changing them would be in some sort of breach of that agreement. I can't see them joining without that. Imagine pumping in hundreds of millions of $$$ with the understanding that these regulations are set in stone, only to be told in a few years, "erm sorry. Back to V10s".
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I'm not sure about that, but it wouldn't surprise me if they asked for guarantees. Both Audi and Cadillac have made extensive committments. Audi has scrapped their GT, rally raid and WEC programs for F1, so they are all in on F1. GM has committed to developing their own PU for 2029 and have invested in a brand-new PU facility. They would rightfully be upset if the FIA said the V8s/V10s are coming back in a couple of years.
 
Mike Hoxbig said:
The only change they need to make is to the ICE/battery ratio. In F1 it's a farce to be held back from going flat out by regulations. It's supposed to be the pinnacle of motorsport.

I wonder if these regulations are even tested before they are introduced...
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Even if it stays 50/50, if they can find a way to increase generation that would already make a big difference
 
thestaggy said:
I'm not sure about that, but it wouldn't surprise me if they asked for guarantees. Both Audi and Cadillac have made extensive committments. Audi has scrapped their GT, rally raid and WEC programs for F1, so they are all in on F1. GM has committed to developing their own PU for 2029 and have invested in a brand-new PU facility. They would rightfully be upset if the FIA said the V8s/V10s are coming back in a couple of years.
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W12 :unsure: :laugh:
 
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