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Singapore telemetry: Leclerc gains six tenths, but Red Bull claws it back
Leclerc finds more than six tenths in the second sector, but Red Bull’s power unit and energy management allow Verstappen to claw back the deficit. Hamilton was not flawless, but had pole potential.
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Singapore: energy will not be an issue, but the brakes will
Singapore is the toughest circuit on brakes: 11 braking zones and 24% of the lap spent slowing down. But what changes with the 2026 F1 cars? Brembo’s analysis and FIA data reveal a very particular energy challenge.
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Bahrain GP: technical analysis and pitlane images as first Sepang upgrades emerge
A pitlane look at the key technical developments for the Bahrain GP at Sepang, including upgrades, aerodynamics, set-up, energy management, brakes, Power Units and team solutions.
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Bahrain GP: Brakes and energy – Sepang’s recovery and deployment challenge
Braking, energy recovery and deployment: Sepang’s technical challenges could make MGU-K management and its long straights decisive in the Bahrain GP.
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Telemetry: Mercedes crushes the opposition with Baku pole
Russell takes a dominant pole in Baku thanks to the W17. Hadjar returns to claim fourth ahead of a Verstappen struggling with battery issues, while Leclerc manages energy better than Hamilton.
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Azerbaijan GP: brakes and energy management avoid a Monza repeat
Energy management will again be decisive in Baku, but the picture differs greatly from Monza. FIA and Brembo data explain why the long straight should not create the same nightmare for the power units.
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How Suzuka’s 130R reveals the secrets of energy recovery
Telemetry from George Russell’s Suzuka qualifying lap shows how energy recovery from the ICE works through the 130R.
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Madrid GP: Brakes and energy recovery pose no concern
The Madring offers far more opportunities for energy recovery than Monza, as the FIA Power Unit Information document confirms. The real challenge will be deciding where to deploy it.
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Monza exposes FIA’s 2026 rules paradox
The FIA’s Monza energy-management document was published only at 20:50. With very little energy to recover and unexpectedly low predicted top speeds, the Italian weekend has reignited questions over the regulations.
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Dutch GP: Brembo and energy analysis as Zandvoort demands major compromises
With few braking zones, high downforce and limited regeneration opportunities, Zandvoort puts energy management centre stage. FIA data also reveals significant differences from Hungary.
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F1 2026: Why Isn’t the MGU-K Recovering Enough Energy?
The 2026 Formula 1 World Championship has prompted widespread criticism of energy recovery in modern power units. We examine the issue through some calculations.
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Drivers are passengers of the power units: how the software works
The 2026 power units feature self-learning algorithms and predictive systems that learn in real time and intervene in energy distribution. Here is how they work.
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Power Unit Information: How to Read the FIA Document Governing Energy Management
It is one of the most important FIA documents of the weekend, yet few people understand what it means. We explain how to interpret all the information on Formula 1 energy management and what to expect at the Hungarian Grand Prix.
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