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2026 F1 Cars Are Over a 2nd Slower Per Lap

FIA Clashes With Teams Over Fears 2026 F1 Cars Will Be Too Slow
Formula 1 is introducing a new set of regulations in 2026, complete with a new engine that is powered by a 50/50 split of conventional and electric energy.
2026 F1 Cars Are Over a Second Slower Per Lap, But FIA Says ‘It Doesn’t Matter’
When next year's F1 cars hit the track, they'll be considerably slower than their predecessors, "but not as slow as F2."
FIA “surprised” by focus on lap times as it reveals just how slow 2026 F1 cars could be
The FIA says it has been “surprised” by the focus on lap times for the new 2026 Formula 1 cars, which it admitted could be “between one and two-and-a-half seconds slower”
F1 2026 cars to reach straight-line speeds close to 400 km/h?
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff is convinced that the 2026 cars will be capable of reaching top speeds close to 400 km/h on the straights at full power. With only a few months left before 2026 ushers in sweeping new technical regulations set to redefine both the inner workings and outer design of the cars,
FIA reacts to 'F1 slow as F2 in 2026' fears due to regulations overhaul
How much slower will Formula 1 be in 2026? According to FIA single-seater director Nikolas Tombazis, the answer is simple: it doesn’t really matter. Speaking to Motorsport.com, Tombazis downplayed concerns that the new-generation cars will be noticeably slower.

What Happens To F1 Cars At The End Of The Season?

You can't buy a used Formula 1 car and drive it around the neighborhood. So after the season, these technological marvels ...
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'We don't want a chess game' - FIA responds to claims F1’s 2026 cars are too complex

The FIA dubbed complaints about the 2026 F1 cars “premature”, adding that it is seeking a balance between speed and strategy ...
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F1 2026 cars tipped to reach insane top speeds in bold Toto Wolff prediction

The new F1 2026 cars are expected to reach an insane top speed of 400km/h (248.5mph) according to Mercedes boss Toto Wolff.
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Is APXGP Based on a Real F1 Racing Team?

Helmed by Joseph Kosinski, ‘F1’ tells the story of Sonny Hayes, a former Formula One prodigy coming out of retirement to join ...

Charles Leclerc Drops Bombshell on 2026 F1 Car: 'Start From a Blank Page'

The Ferrari Formula One driver has revealed a big truth about the 2026 F1 car that is currently undergoing development.
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F1 LIVE | Ecclestone makes Norris' claim, 2026 cars to reach astonishing speeds?

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Does Circuit Zandvoort have a future with NASCAR and IndyCar after F1 Dutch GP exit?

Circuit Zandvoort will lose its place on the Formula 1 calendar after 2026, ending the Dutch Grand Prix’s second stint in the ...
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Video: F1’s only four-wheel drive winner, the Ferguson P99

A four-wheel-drive F1 car sounds about as natural as a sprinter running in wellies, but not to Harry Ferguson. The engineer ...
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'Piastri will be champion because Norris doesn’t like to drive F1 cars'

Former F1 champion Alan Jones has yet again reaffirmed his belief that Oscar Piastri will prevail over Lando Norris in the world championship fight as the Brit has a critical weakness. Jones believes ...

IndyCar's Alex Palou on Red Bull F1 Radar for 2026 - Report

Will an IndyCar to F1 switch be possible for Alex Palou if Red Bull Racing offers him a seat alongside the four-time world ...