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Verstappen makes Mario Kart reference over 2026 passing aid

9 months ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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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

9 months ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

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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"

9 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 558 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

9 months ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 854 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

9 months ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 581 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

9 months ago

from: EspnF1.com

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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

9 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 728 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

9 months ago

from: Autosport Videos

( 706 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

10 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 345 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

10 months ago

from: Autosport Videos

( 934 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

10 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 423 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 »

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Verstappen unsure F1 heading in right direction on 2026 rules

11 months ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 365 views )

Max Verstappen has voiced concerns over whether Formula 1 is heading in the right direction with plans for active aero for the sport’s 2026 regulation overhaul. The... read more »

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2026 cars to be more powerful, lighter and with less downforce

11 months ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 486 views )

F1's technical boss, Pat Symonds sheds further light on the sport's plans for the raft of rules to be introduced in 2026. read more »

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Video: The Funniest Moments Of The 2023 Season

about 1 year ago

from: YouTube.com

( 490 views )

Bwoken trophies, Sergio "CHECO" PEREZ!, outtakes, dancing mechanics and more as we look back on the lighter moments from the season. For more F1® videos, visit... read more »

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FIA reveals radical new look for F1 cars

about 1 year ago

from: GPfans.com

( 422 views )

The FIA plans to have smaller, slower and lighter cars when the 2026 Formula 1 regulations arrive in just over two years' time. read more »

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Abu Dhabi Grand Prix: Qualifying team notes - Pirelli

about 1 year ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 431 views )

It's hard to see the C5 coming into play, unless someone wants to gamble in the final stages on exploiting the Soft's grip advantage over a used Hard, with a lighter car. read more »

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Pirelli target smaller F1 tyres for 2026

about 1 year ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 255 views )

Pirelli Motorsport boss Mario Isola said that “the target is not a secret” regarding a smaller, lighter tyre construction for the 2026 Formula 1 season. A key target of the... read more »

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Pirelli expecting lighter and smaller F1 tyre brief for 2026

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 450 views )

To boost the relationship between F1 technology and road cars, tyre size grew from 26.4 inches (13-inch wheel rims) to 28.3 inches (18-inch rims) for the arrival of ground... read more »

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Ferrari guru outlines major F1 car change 'all drivers' would favour

about 1 year ago

from: GPfans.com

( 574 views )

Ferrari sporting director Diego Ioverno says most drivers would favour lighter and smaller F1 cars - but warns prioritising the change at the expense of safety in the sport. read more »

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F1 2026 rule details emerge: Smaller cars with 40 per cent less downforce

about 1 year ago

from: Crash.Net

( 408 views )

New information about the 2026 F1 regulations has emerged with plans to make the cars significantly smaller and lighter.  read more »

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2026 F1 cars to be smaller and lighter

about 1 year ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 401 views )

Finally the FIA appears to be listening to drivers and fans as the 2026 rules overhaul is likely to see cars lighter and smaller. read more »

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F1 targets 50kg weight reduction for 2026 machinery

about 1 year ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 399 views )

Formula 1 cars are likely to become shorter, narrower and lighter in 2026 as the FIA eyes a 50kg reduction in weight for the championship’s next regulation change. The FIA is... read more »

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Leclerc wants lighter F1 cars combined with ‘very impressive’ downforce

about 1 year ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 362 views )

Charles Leclerc has challenged Formula 1 to strike a compromise between making the next generation of cars lighter whilst retaining the "very impressive" downforce... read more »

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Leclerc hopes F1 finds balance between lighter cars and "very impressive" downforce

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 438 views )

The ballooning weight of current-era F1 cars has become increasingly unpopular with drivers and teams, with this year's minimum weight of 798kg well over 200kg higher... read more »

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F1 eyes lighter, simpler and noisier engines

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 510 views )

With F1 committed to using fully sustainable fuels from 2026 rather than going down an all-electric route, thoughts are already being put towards what type of power unit the... read more »