Why closing speeds are no longer a big concern with F1 2026 regulations

“We can forget everything that we’ve learned since go-karts” is how Esteban Ocon summed up the regulation overhaul for the 2026 Formula 1 campaign.
He isn’t alone in thinking that either, because one of the major talking points ahead of this forthcoming season is how drivers are having to significantly adapt their styles to these completely new cars; Oscar Piastri revealed there’s …Keep reading

The balancing act the new F1 cars will expose in qualifying

One of the biggest learning curves of the new Formula 1 regulations has been the increase and required management of electrical energy, an area where drivers could be exposed in the early rounds if they fail to optimise deployment.
Almost all the drivers have detailed the challenge of where and when to deploy F1’s new boost mode over both single laps and race runs, with Andrea Kimi Antonelli …Keep reading

Brown “would love” Indy 500 reunion with Alonso

Fernando Alonso has an open invitation to return to the Indianapolis 500 whenever he’s ready, courtesy of McLaren CEO Zak Brown.
The Spanish driver, who is currently preparing for the 2026 Formula 1 season with Aston Martin and its new power unit partner Honda, hasn’t competed at Indy 500 since 2020, which was held behind closed doors and delayed until August due to the COVID-19 …Keep reading

Why Russell is confident following will be “easier” in F1 2026 with nimbler cars

Formula 1 has constantly been in search of extremely close racing with lots of overtaking as almost every regulation change is designed to help further reach that goal – and 2026 is no different. This year will introduce what’s arguably the biggest rule switch in the championship’s history, with changes to both the chassis and power unit after four seasons of ground-effect cars where racing …Keep reading