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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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La Rompipaddock: Welcome to Formula Microsoft
From the FIA’s spectacular software bug to Verstappen’s superb win, Ferrari’s familiar mistakes and the old lion’s return: La Rompipaddock delivers its Bahrain—via Malaysia—verdicts.
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Rain at Sepang triggers Power Unit chaos as software goes haywire
In the rain at Sepang, at least six drivers reported power losses on the formation lap, with Hamilton even forced to restart his SF-26.
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Seven teams bring Sepang upgrades as Mercedes overhaul the W17
The FIA’s official document lists every upgrade declared for the Bahrain GP at Sepang, with seven teams introducing changes and Mercedes bringing the most extensive package of the weekend.
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Will ‘Macarena’-style wings be penalised by the 2027 rules?
In the latest draft of the 2027 regulations, the FIA has changed the transition time between straights and corners, a move that could penalise rotating systems such as the Macarena.
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Bahrain GP power unit status: three drivers penalised, Ferrari and Mercedes at the limit
Eight drivers have already exceeded seasonal power unit limits ahead of the Bahrain GP, while Ferrari, Mercedes and others have no remaining margin. All components used, driver by driver.
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2027 rules to outlaw Red Bull and Audi sidepod workaround
The FIA has amended the draft 2027 regulations to restrict the floor-stiffening tie-rod solution used in the sidepods of the Red Bull and Audi cars.
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Azerbaijan GP: all official upgrades as McLaren goes on the attack
Six teams have introduced upgrades for Baku, with Audi revising almost the entire car and McLaren working from the sidepods to the diffuser and even altering its wing’s straight-line operation.
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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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Alonso and the FIA: no to special treatment
Special treatment is unwelcome in any sphere, least of all Formula 1. Any action must be taken for the collective, never for an individual. Otherwise, the sport suffers.
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«Toto always wins»: was Wolff behind Madrid’s VSC timing?
Kimi Antonelli won the Spanish Grand Prix thanks to a perfectly timed Virtual Safety Car. Rosberg’s comment has raised questions: was Wolff behind the FIA’s calls?
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Madrid GP starting grid: Spanish drivers face disappointment, Norris the safe bet
A new circuit has given the drivers plenty to learn. The FIA had a busy post-qualifying session but ultimately issued just one penalty. The formation lap begins at 15:00.
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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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