Only real benefit I can see is the team harmony aspect. Perez is nowhere near being able to challenge Super Max, so there isn’t this constant tension. Having a clear #1 and #2 does have some benefits.
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Only real benefit I can see is the team harmony aspect. Perez is nowhere near being able to challenge Super Max, so there isn’t this constant tension. Having a clear #1 and #2 does have some benefits.
Yeah I can understand that but as a consequence both RBR and Perez are ridiculed every race weekend because of his terrible performances. Feels like a very "soft" decision which seems very unlike RBR who have the reputation of being ruthless with drivers.
Maybe Marco no longer has the say he used to.
They'll probably still sign Sainz when Max moves to Mercedes.
Them not needing the money for the F1 team to spend doesn't mean the private company holding the team doesn't have financial interests. After all, to people like me, F1 was killed( in spirit) in order for team owners to earn money.
I understand. It was something I liked about Red Bull. If you didn't perform you were gone. Nobody was safe. They had a good thing going by using Toro Rosso / AlphaTauri / RB as a breeding ground for the main team. This also ensured young talent would get a chance there. Now they seem to opt for more stability at RB by keeping Tsunoda and Ricciardo in the seat instead of allowing someone like Lawson to grow there who is more likely to put Perez under pressure. Seems money is now prioritized over performance. Or maybe they think Max pretty much ensures them the championship so they don't need a fast second driver but I think they're wrong and I don't like this attitude. In my opinion as a F1 team you should always strive for maximum performance even if that could lead to a slightly less stable environment. That means more Rosberg and less Bottas.
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love those sunday evening races. when it’s inevitably shit, you can just flick over to countryfile and have a big wank over packham.
You can do that on non race days too
packham knows when it’s an f1-less tribute.
FIA unveils Formula 1 regulations for 2026 and beyond featuring more agile cars and active aerodynamics
https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/...d-featuring-more-agile.75qJiYOHXgeJqsVQtDr2UB
https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/...d-featuring-more-agile.75qJiYOHXgeJqsVQtDr2UB
Nimble car’ concept at the heart of 2026 Technical Regulations targets improved raceability and closer racing
- 2026 cars will be 30kg lighter than current generation F1 cars improving efficiency and handling
- Redesigned power unit builds on world’s most efficient engines with almost 300% more battery power and even split between Internal Combustion and Electric power
- Active aerodynamics to suit the energy management requirements of new power units
- Increased overtaking opportunities through new Manual Override Mode granting more electrical power deployment for the following car
- Record number of six power unit manufacturers with Ferrari, Mercedes, Alpine, Honda, Audi and Red Bull Ford Powertrains committed to F1 from 2026
- 2026 cars to run on 100% sustainable fuel
- Improved safety through stronger structures and even tougher tests
- 2026 cars will be 30kg lighter than current generation F1 cars improving efficiency and handling
- Redesigned power unit builds on world’s most efficient engines with almost 300% more battery power and even split between Internal Combustion and Electric power
- Active aerodynamics to suit the energy management requirements of new power units
- Increased overtaking opportunities through new Manual Override Mode granting more electrical power deployment for the following car
- Record number of six power unit manufacturers with Ferrari, Mercedes, Alpine, Honda, Audi and Red Bull Ford Powertrains committed to F1 from 2026
- 2026 cars to run on 100% sustainable fuel
- Improved safety through stronger structures and even tougher tests
They will do anything to keep Monaco on the calendar won't they?Nimble car’ concept at the heart of 2026 Technical Regulations targets improved raceability and closer racing
- 2026 cars will be 30kg lighter than current generation F1 cars improving efficiency and handling
- Redesigned power unit builds on world’s most efficient engines with almost 300% more battery power and even split between Internal Combustion and Electric power
- Active aerodynamics to suit the energy management requirements of new power units
- Increased overtaking opportunities through new Manual Override Mode granting more electrical power deployment for the following car
- Record number of six power unit manufacturers with Ferrari, Mercedes, Alpine, Honda, Audi and Red Bull Ford Powertrains committed to F1 from 2026
- 2026 cars to run on 100% sustainable fuel
- Improved safety through stronger structures and even tougher tests
with smaller more agile cars, Monaco might well become a decent race again, it has been in the past.
It doesn’t feel like the changes are substantial enough size and weight wise to make this work.
fair point, but its a step in the right direction, the small changes should hopefully make it better than it has been.
rain is expected for some of the weekend in Montreal, FP could be wet and qualifying , but race looks like it will be dry.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/6077243
https://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/6077243
The 2026 cars are a step in the right direction, but I’m more interested in the rules from stopping teams for creating dirty air.
The cars still need to get a lot smaller though.
The cars still need to get a lot smaller though.
They really aren't that much smaller are they, just lighter which teams will already be moaning about most likely.
Also '26 cars would sound even more bland , with the even split between electric and ICE
Just bring back V1l0 and get rid of all Hybrid stuff.
this is the paddock now in Montreal
At the track, it was a massive 20 min hail storm, now dry but no sun, with more rain coming. Cannot see them do any running.
Shouldn't it be a red flag instead of a yellow one in this case?
Session will start on time , but pit exit will remain closed , so no cars on track !
90 seconds to go!
So only Hamilton on track
Yep wouldn't shock me to see some drivers going on a hiatus or something.
Nimble car’ concept at the heart of 2026 Technical Regulations targets improved raceability and closer racing
- 2026 cars will be 30kg lighter than current generation F1 cars improving efficiency and handling
- Redesigned power unit builds on world’s most efficient engines with almost 300% more battery power and even split between Internal Combustion and Electric power
- Active aerodynamics to suit the energy management requirements of new power units
- Increased overtaking opportunities through new Manual Override Mode granting more electrical power deployment for the following car
- Record number of six power unit manufacturers with Ferrari, Mercedes, Alpine, Honda, Audi and Red Bull Ford Powertrains committed to F1 from 2026
- 2026 cars to run on 100% sustainable fuel
- Improved safety through stronger structures and even tougher tests
I like the size reduction, it isn't major but it's a right step.
Engine regulations will be shite no doubt.
Lewis has installed a new power unit, which is why he was out there early.
"Both Lewis and George are running the old front wing in these wet conditions because if they do have an off, they don't want to damage the two new wings they have got."
"Both Lewis and George are running the old front wing in these wet conditions because if they do have an off, they don't want to damage the two new wings they have got."
If they had Lance or Logan on their team it would have been "challenge accepted"
Zhou in the wall at T5.
Oh Zhou. What will you do next 
Apparently this announcement has gone down like a lead balloon in the paddock. None of it has been ratified. Allegedly a few teams are in the process of raising formal objections as the design hasnt been agreed or signed off.Nimble car’ concept at the heart of 2026 Technical Regulations targets improved raceability and closer racing
- 2026 cars will be 30kg lighter than current generation F1 cars improving efficiency and handling
- Redesigned power unit builds on world’s most efficient engines with almost 300% more battery power and even split between Internal Combustion and Electric power
- Active aerodynamics to suit the energy management requirements of new power units
- Increased overtaking opportunities through new Manual Override Mode granting more electrical power deployment for the following car
- Record number of six power unit manufacturers with Ferrari, Mercedes, Alpine, Honda, Audi and Red Bull Ford Powertrains committed to F1 from 2026
- 2026 cars to run on 100% sustainable fuel
- Improved safety through stronger structures and even tougher tests
Hamilton has said the new cars are slow and still too heavy. Verstappen has said they need to lose 100-150kg not 30kg.
Because of the active aero the field spread is expected to be bigger than what we got in 2022 under current regulations.
well FP1 and 2 , did absolutely zero in helping to pick my fantasy top 10
Seems like Red Bulls latest upgrade tried turning it into a SR71 with the way the body and bolts are melting together.
Looks like I will be using law of averages in deciding my predictions.
Fallout from FIA 2026 annoucement continues. Bosses of AM and Mclaren said there is still much work to do to finalise the regs
James Vowles (Williams) said thaf 30kg reduction in weight for 2026 isnt possible.
He also thinks Sainz will join Wiliams for 2025 and that Williams will have the best engine on the grid in 2026 (the mercedes one).
https://www.gpblog.com/en/news/2810...tisfied-with-new-formula-one-regulations.html
https://www.gpblog.com/en/news/281015/team-boss-vowles-thinks-sainz-best-to-choose-williams.html
James Vowles (Williams) said thaf 30kg reduction in weight for 2026 isnt possible.
He also thinks Sainz will join Wiliams for 2025 and that Williams will have the best engine on the grid in 2026 (the mercedes one).
https://www.gpblog.com/en/news/2810...tisfied-with-new-formula-one-regulations.html
https://www.gpblog.com/en/news/281015/team-boss-vowles-thinks-sainz-best-to-choose-williams.html
Sainz to Williams is crazy. How can Perez get a renewal but Sainz has to drop down so far? Wouldn't he have been a good Ocon replacement for example?
Williams can never be better than Mercedes though realistically. In theory if Renault nail the engine they could be the best team. I guess living near Williams is probably nicer than living near Northampton though. Just looked though and Alpine aren't far from Williams really.