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Mercedes introduces new floor without submitting it ahead of the weekend

about 1 year ago

from: F1Technical.net

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Mercedes have not submitted any upgrades ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix, albeit it has emerged that the Brackley-based outfit introduced a lighter floor on their W15 for this... read more »

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Hidden Mercedes F1 Spanish GP upgrade revealed

about 1 year ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Despite not listing upgrades on the FIA’s official car presentation document, Mercedes has indeed brought an upgrade to this weekend’s Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix in the form... read more »

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FIA and F1 teams in talks over relaxing 2026 regulations – Famin

about 1 year ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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Alpine boss Bruno Famin has confirmed the FIA is engaged in discussions with the teams over relaxing the published regulations for Formula 1’s rule change in 2026. Earlier this... read more »

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The challenges Pirelli faces to meet F1's 2026 rules targets

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 928 views )

As part of an effort to make F1 cars smaller and lighter, Pirelli agreed to reduce the front tyre width by 25mm and the rear tyre width by 30mm. The tyres themselves will also... read more »

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FIA insists planned 2026 F1 weight reduction target is ‘feasible’ amid concerns

about 1 year ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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The FIA has insisted that the targeted 30kg weight reduction on the all-new 2026 Formula 1 car is a “feasible target” despite concerns from several drivers and teams. Last... read more »

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Verstappen wants 'impossible' F1 2026 weight reduction for fun, agile cars

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 968 views )

The FIA released details of the new regulations set for two seasons ahead of the Monaco Grand Prix, with cars set to become marginally shorter and narrower compared to the... read more »

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To panic or not to panic? That is the question regarding F1’s 2026 regulations

about 1 year ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1127 views )

The FIA made a splash last Thursday in announcing a draft set of the highly anticipated 2026 Formula 1 chassis and aerodynamic regulations. Sweeping changes aimed at making the... read more »

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Norris outlines competitive concern with 2026 F1 regulations

about 1 year ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 800 views )

Lando Norris has cautioned that it’s improbable Formula 1 will have as tight qualifying sessions as it did in the Canadian Grand Prix with the all-new 2026 regulations. Last... read more »

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Video: Nikolas Tombazis: Championship Winner Shaping F1’s Next Generation | F1 Beyond The Grid Podcast

about 1 year ago

from: YouTube.com

( 1643 views )

He’s an engineer who won Formula 1 World Championships with Michael Schumacher and Kimi Raikkonen. Now he’s working on the rules of the sport for 2026 and beyond. Nikolas... read more »

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FIA intends to open up 2026 F1 regulations to the teams

about 1 year ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 702 views )

The FIA has revealed it was an intentional decision to be restrictive with the initial 2026 Formula 1 technical regulations as it intends to relax some elements later on.... read more »

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FIA assures drivers it won’t take ‘absurd risks’ with increased 2026 top speeds

about 1 year ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 830 views )

The FIA has eased some drivers’ worries about the proposed increase in top speed on the new 2026 Formula 1 car, citing how it will ensure “absurd risks” are avoided. Earlier... read more »

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Vowles warns 2026 rules could make gap between F1 and F2 ‘as small as a few seconds’

about 1 year ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 851 views )

Williams Team Principal James Vowles has warned that the proposed 2026 Formula 1 regulations could make the gap to Formula 2 cars “as small as a few seconds”. The FIA has... read more »

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Alonso tops rain-disrupted second F1 practice hour in Canada

about 1 year ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 816 views )

Aston Martin’s Fernando Alonso excelled in grease conditions to top a second practice session at Formula 1’s Canadian Grand Prix that again had rain complications. The Spaniard... read more »

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F1 team bosses voice concerns over draft 2026 regulations

about 1 year ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 687 views )

Several Formula 1 team bosses have expressed concern over whether the draft 2026 technical regulations in their current state would achieve the outlined ambitions. The FIA has... read more »

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Verstappen makes Mario Kart reference over 2026 passing aid

about 1 year ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1111 views )

Max Verstappen remarked “soon we will have to throw banana peels” amid the FIA’s plan to implement a ‘Manual Override Mode’ to boost Formula 1 passing in 2026. The FIA has... read more »

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Alonso expresses concern over key 2026 F1 regulation target

about 1 year ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 734 views )

Fernando Alonso has expressed concern that the FIA’s ambition to have a 30kg weight reduction on the new Formula 1 cars in 2026 represents an “impossible target”. The FIA has... read more »

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Alonso: Making 2026 F1 cars 30kg lighter an "impossible target"

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 780 views )

On Thursday the FIA formally presented an outline of the all-new regulations for 2026 which are built around power units with a much bigger emphasis on electric energy.In order... read more »

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Hamilton: Planned 2026 F1 car weight reduction not enough

about 1 year ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1046 views )

Lewis Hamilton has claimed the planned 30kg weight reduction on the new Formula 1 car coming in 2026 isn’t enough despite citing it’s a step in the “right direction”. The FIA... read more »

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F1 2026 regulations ‘more focused on driver skill’ – FIA

about 1 year ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 968 views )

The FIA targets “lighter, more powerful and more focused on driver skill” cars as the main focus for the 2026 Formula 1 regulations The 2026 regulations have been just fully... read more »

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Formula One confirms lighter cars in new regulations for 2026

about 1 year ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 452 views )

Details of the next generation of Formula One cars have been released by the FIA, with the sport's governing body promising smaller, lighter and more raceable cars in 2026. read more »

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Revealed: First images of F1's new 2026 car concept

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1021 views )

Ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix, the FIA outlined the key details of the 'nimble' car concept that will arrive alongside the new power units and mandatory use of... read more »

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Video: The Future of Formula One - First Look at The 2026 F1 Regulations

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport Videos

( 1153 views )

The new 2026 F1 Regulations have been revealed by the FIA and with smaller, lighter cars, and active aerodynamics, is F1 looking to the past for new solutions to create better... read more »

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Overweight Williams F1 car costing it 0.45 seconds per lap

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 617 views )

The Grove-based outfit is pushing to get itself much closer to F1's 798kg minimum weight limit, with a host of new lighter parts to be fitted to Alex Albon's car at... read more »

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Video: A Defining Race for the Season? - Emilia Romagna Grand Prix Preview

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport Videos

( 1164 views )

F1 returns to Europe for the Emilia Romagna GP this weekend, racing around Imola after skipping the 2023 race due to flooding. With McLaren's morale running high after... read more »

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Alpine gets F1 spare car for first time in 2024 as lighter chassis appears in China

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 624 views )

The French manufacturer has fast-tracked an upgraded floor for this weekend's round in Shanghai aimed at bringing more performance after its difficult start to the... read more »