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The best drives of F1 2026 so far, according to our writers

11 days 15 hours ago

from: Autosport.com

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Formula 1's competitive order was shaken up in 2026 with the roll out of sweeping new regulations across the chassis, aerodynamics and power units. Mercedes came out on... read more »

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How Ferrari's Hungarian GP meltdown cost a shot at the F1 podium

about 1 month ago

from: Autosport.com

( 408 views )

Rivals claim Ferrari has the most agile chassis in Formula 1, if not the best engine or aerodynamics, so its SF-26 is generally expected to shine at circuits where straightline... read more »

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FIA introduces five straight-line mode zones at Spa for Belgian Grand Prix

about 1 month ago

from: F1Technical.net

( 271 views )

The FIA has confirmed a revised active aerodynamics configuration for this weekend's Belgian Grand Prix, introducing five Straight-Line Mode (SM) zones around the iconic... read more »

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How the FIA is limiting F1 cars' top speed at Monaco GP with new engine maps

3 months ago

from: Autosport.com

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The jewel in the crown of the Formula 1 calendar, Monaco has represented a challenge for the past century - challenge which will be transformed this year, as the new technical... read more »

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FIA scraps F1 straight line mode in Monaco GP - here's what that means for the pecking order

3 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 345 views )

The news is official: active aerodynamics will not be used at the Monaco Grand Prix. The FIA made the decision with safety in mind. There was a risk of seeing cars become too... read more »

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Former FIA aero chief officially joins Alpine in senior F1 role

3 months ago

from: Autosport.com

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Former FIA head of aerodynamics Jason Somerville has officially joined the Alpine Formula 1 team after completing six months of gardening leave.As FIA head of aero Somerville... read more »

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Where Leclerc thinks Ferrari can achieve "huge gains" on F1 2026 car

5 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 645 views )

Charles Leclerc believes "huge gains" are within reach in all compartments of Ferrari's 2026 Formula 1 car - including its power unit, chassis, aerodynamics and... read more »

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F1 2026 rules shift focus from aerodynamics to power in solving a long-standing problem

5 months ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 369 views )

Formula 1 has spent years trying to reduce the impact of dirty air through aerodynamic rules, but the early phase of the F1 2026 regulations suggests the answer may lie... read more »

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FIA reverses Australian GP straight mode change after pushback

6 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 535 views )

The FIA will now hold off on removing the straight mode between Turns 8 and 9 at Melbourne's Australia grand prix amid pushback from the teams.For 2026 F1 has introduced... read more »

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Video: The Biggest Technical Innovations Spotted At F1 Testing! | F1 TV Tech Talk | 2026 Bahrain Testing

6 months ago

from: YouTube.com

( 838 views )

F1 TV's Sam Collins analyses the biggest engineering innovations and developments unveiled during 2026 pre-season testing. From Ferrari's active aerodynamics, to... read more »

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How Ferrari's 180-degree rear wing works - and why it's legal

6 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 532 views )

Ferrari has debuted a novel approach to its rear wing active aerodynamics package in the second week of Bahrain's pre-season Formula 1 testing, sporting an upper wing flap... read more »

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Video: THREE Different Approaches To Rear Wing Active Aero! ??

7 months ago

from: YouTube.com

( 398 views )

Red Bull, Audi and Alpine have each showcased three very different approaches to opening their rear wings as part of the all-new active aerodynamics introduced to F1 for the... read more »

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Video: Spot The Difference In Active Aero!! ?

7 months ago

from: YouTube.com

( 379 views )

New regulations bring new interpretations of the technical ruleset, none more so than in the area of active aerodynamics. For more F1® videos, visit: https://www.Formula1.com... read more »

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McLaren explains "brutal" hidden design challenges of 2026 F1 rules

7 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 621 views )

Alongside the big-ticket items such as a move away from ground-effect floors, a bigger hybrid component and active aerodynamics, Formula 1 cars have also become smaller and... read more »

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F1 EXPLAINED: How the 2026 F1 Chassis Rules Will Redefine Car Design

7 months ago

from: F1Technical.net

( 500 views )

Formula 1 is preparing for one of the most dramatic technical resets in its modern era, and nowhere is that more evident than in the chassis regulations arriving for 2026. The... read more »

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How energy management could turn F1 2026 into "speed chess"

7 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 506 views )

The 2026 Formula 1 regulations do not only represent a major shake-up for all designers and engineers behind the scenes - in fact, the work of recent months on the new... read more »

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Charles Leclerc confesses to ‘steep learning curve’ with 2026 F1 regulations

7 months ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 622 views )

Charles Leclerc has confessed that the adjustment to the cars for the new era of Formula 1 technical regulations has caused a “steep learning curve”. F1 begins a new cycle of... read more »

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Ferrari tested wet-weather active aerodynamics in F1 Barcelona shakedown

7 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 491 views )

Although only two teams took to the track on the second day of Formula 1's five-day 'shakedown' behind closed doors at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, there... read more »

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F1 2026 active aero in the wet? Solution spotted in Barcelona as FIA comments resurface

7 months ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 621 views )

The solution for F1 2026 active aerodynamics in the wet was potentially spotted on the Ferrari in Barcelona. read more »

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Watch: Hamilton activates moveable rear wing in ‘biggest regulation change’

7 months ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 479 views )

First footage of F1's active aerodynamics in play emerges on social media. read more »

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Fallows joins Racing Bulls after short-lived Aston Martin F1 stint

7 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 608 views )

Racing Bulls has hired former Red Bull and Aston Martin engineer Dan Fallows as Formula 1 technical director.Fallows will report to chief technical officer Tim Goss and... read more »

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Ocon: 'We can forget everything we've learned since go-karts' with F1 2026 cars

7 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 693 views )

Haas Formula 1 driver Esteban Ocon thinks the series' overhauled hybrid engines will mean drivers "can forget everything that we've learned since go-karts on how... read more »

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F1 2026 uncovered: How Boost, Overtake, and sustainable fuel change the game

7 months ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 517 views )

Formula One is entering another new era in 2026 with significant changes being made to the powerunit, chassis and aerodynamics, all of which we'll cover in this series. read more »

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Audi to become first team to run 2026 F1 car in Barcelona filming day

8 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 728 views )

Audi's first ever Formula 1 car will take to the track as early as 9 January at Barcelona, Autosport understands.The brand-new R26 will perform a filming day with drivers... read more »

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Vasseur on F1 2026 arms race: "It doesn't matter if we're P1 or P10 in Melbourne"

8 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 559 views )

Ferrari Formula 1 team boss Fred Vasseur is expecting to see rapid in-season development as squads get to grips with the new regulations and doesn't believe the pecking... read more »