The 2026 regulations remove the MGU-H and restrict battery use under 50 km/h, forcing drivers to manage turbo lag manually—making race starts a true test of talent.
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Mercedes’ rivals, including Audi, Ferrari, and Honda, are pushing for FIA measurement procedure changes before Melbourne over alleged compression trick.
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The engine manufacturers’ meeting yielded no significant decisions regarding the compression ratio measurement controversy, to the dismay of competitors complaining about Mercedes and Red Bull’s solutions. The alleged 10-13 horsepower advantage remains in place for 2026.
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Not all aspects of the 2026 regulations are set in stone yet. The FIA has deliberately left several options open to react after Barcelona testing, in case the on-track reality demands it. With Formula One’s biggest technical reset in history just weeks away, the governing body maintains flexibility on critical elements like overtake mode.
Formula One’s 2026 technical regulations represent the most significant transformation to braking technology since the hybrid era began in 2014. With more flexible rules and dramatically increased energy recovery capability, the way Formula One cars stop will be fundamentally different this year.
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As F1 prepares for 2026, a massive controversy is brewing. Mercedes and Red Bull are accused of exploiting a compression ratio loophole worth 0.4s per lap, leaving the FIA with an impossible choice.
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Gone are the days of cryptic acronyms. For 2026, F1 introduces « Overtake, » « Boost, » and « Active Aero » to define the sport’s next generation of cars.
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Despite growing concerns over the return of « dirty air » hindering overtaking, F1 teams have rejected an FIA proposal to modify aerodynamic rules mid-cycle, pushing the solution to the 2026 overhaul.
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McLaren drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri confirm no excessive risks were taken before their double disqualification over plank wear at the 2025 Las Vegas GP, highlighting unexpected porpoising.
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