F1 2026

Leclerc’s Shanghai Blackout: Why the 2026 F1 Power Units Are So Hard to Master

A seemingly quick lap in SQ3 evaporated the moment Leclerc hit Shanghai’s 1.2km back straight and found his battery empty. The incident lifts the lid on why 2026’s hybrid power units — without the MGU-H and with a tripled MGU-K output — are pushing every team to their modelling limits.

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FIA Slashes Recoverable Energy for Australian GP Qualifying to Stop Extreme Tactics

With Albert Park being particularly demanding on energy management, the FIA has activated a regulatory clause to cut recoverable energy limits for qualifying. Here’s why this decision was made and what it means for the race.

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Mercedes’ Melbourne Confidence: Why Russell & Antonelli Believe in Overtaking at Albert Park

Mercedes stands apart from the grid’s pessimism about overtaking at Melbourne. George Russell and Kimi Antonelli explain why they believe the 2026 F1 season opener at Albert Park could deliver exciting racing.

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