F1 2026

satanboy said:
Probably time Monaco got cancelled.
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This year was probably one of the best chances for good racing.
Smaller cars. Lots of energy harvesting from braking zones. More energy deployment making the cars harder to control.

I say was, because now I see this kak. F1 is supposed to be the peak of motorsport, why are we gimping them?
To neutralize this threat, the FIA is enforcing the “Rev 1” engine map. Under standard operating procedures, known as the “Base” mode, maximum electrical deployment only begins tapering off at 290 km/h. Under the new mandate, the electrical power reduction will aggressively begin at just 200 km/h.
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Ecco said:
I think it looks good. Easy to dismiss that it looks similar to the normal livery cause the colours are the same.
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Will reserve judgement until I see them live. These digital renders sometimes don't tell the whole story.
 
NR7 said:
Smaller cars.
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Marginally smaller, so I'm not holding my breath.
NR7 said:
Lots of energy harvesting from braking zones. More energy deployment making the cars harder to control.
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They are fiddling with the parameters, hopefully they can set them up for Monaco. They know there are problems around here and they want to avoid someone hitting a wall at 1000 HP acceleration I guess.
 
JerryMungo said:
They are fiddling with the parameters, hopefully they can set them up for Monaco. They know there are problems around here and they want to avoid someone hitting a wall at 1000 HP acceleration I guess.
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Isn't that the job of the thing inside the drivers helmet...:unsure:
 
Düber said:
Isn't that the job of the thing inside the drivers helmet...:unsure:
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These are not last years cars. Much higher acceleration and lower downforce. Around Monaco theyre going to be death traps.
 
JerryMungo said:
These are not last years cars. Much higher acceleration and lower downforce. Around Monaco theyre going to be death traps.
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These are the best drivers in the world, (and Stroll), the should be able to control their cars in such a way that too much power isn't an issue.
 
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Craig_ said:
These are the best drivers in the world, (and Stroll), the should be able to control their cars in such a way that too much power isn't an issue.
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They will learn to do it, but on top of the lack of downforce and higher acceleration, there's lack of practice. I don't think any of us can fathom just how good these drivers are / have to be. Monaco will be red flagged I reckon, though these new parameters may play a role in that.
 
Interesting that they don't divulge a contract end date. I assume that this contract potentially comes with multiple get out clauses. If his time at Ferrari carries on like it has the last few years and Mercedes as an example comes knocking, I'd imagine he would want the chance to hear what they have to say.
 
handyman007 said:
Or it seems that no other team is really interested in LeClerc...
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He is brilliant at times, but (in my opinion) not very consistent. He also chokes on a semi regular basis and then has the most stupid accidents. So until he improves I don't see any of the top teams bidding for him.
 
JerryMungo said:
Racing for Ferrari is a cushy job by comparison to Macca, Merc and RB I reckon.
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I would reckon it is the other way around. You are racing for the most established marque in all of motorsport, not just F1 and have nearly a century of legacy to uphold. Added to that is the almost fanatical nature of the Tifosi watching your every movement. They either idolise you, or bay for your head on a platter.

Ferrari's internal politics are another thing to have to deal with and this has probably been one of the main reasons for their nearly 2 decades wait for another driver's title.
 
handyman007 said:
Or it seems that no other team is really interested in LeClerc...
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He has the 3rd biggest salary. So only a big team can afford him and none of them needed a driver(main) the last few years.

He had a 2nd, 3rd and two 5ths in the championship the last few years. So Ferrari not great but not that bad. Red bull and McLaren already had drivers. Why would he even consider lesser teams?
 
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