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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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One swallow does not make a summer – or does it?
Ferrari left Monza bruised by a circuit regarded beforehand as one of the season’s toughest, but aside from the power unit, the SF-26 project is far from one to discard.
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Monza: does Alpine’s telemetry mystery conceal Mercedes secrets?
Behind Gasly’s Monza pole lies a strange anomaly in both Alpine telemetry feeds, raising more than a few questions.
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Monza 2026: Formula 1’s lost roar
As Vettel revives the searing V10 roar of the F2002 at Monza, the 2026 cars reveal how much Formula 1 has lost sonically for those attending a Grand Prix today.
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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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Exclusive: Ferrari staff not overly excited by ADUO-2
Ferrari is ready to introduce the second evolution of its power unit, but sources close to the team say the enthusiasm portrayed externally is not reflected within the Scuderia.
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Dutch GP power unit situation: several drivers close to the limit
Component changes are increasing at Zandvoort, with several drivers now out of margin. The latest picture of limits, risks and potential penalties.
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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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Formula 1 looks ahead, but takes a step back: the end of electric power is near
To many, this may sound like rhetoric: a way of shielding F1 from criticism of the 2026 regulations. But there is a reason behind these repeated changes of direction.
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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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The summer mystery: what happened to Mercedes’ compression-ratio trick?
Mercedes’ alleged power unit compression-ratio trick caused a stir at the start of the season. A rule change ended the controversy. What do we really know, and what remains a mystery?
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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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