Super-clipping, the FIA wants to eliminate the minimum charging limit. The GPDA approves

Super-clipping, the FIA wants to eliminate the minimum charging limit. The GPDA approves

Marco Sassara
19 aprile 2026

In these days, the FIA has held meetings with teams and producers to address safety and entertainment issues arising from the new 2026 regulation. Russell lays out the possible solution to the topic of super-clipping.

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Mercedes and Ferrari aim for 48 percent ICE efficiency, FIA sets target

Mercedes and Ferrari aim for 48 percent ICE efficiency, FIA sets target

Marco Sassara
27 marzo 2026

If we compare the technical data sheets of the Mercedes and Ferrari PUs, it would seem that we are talking about two completely identical engines! If we were to exchange data, at least at the level of the stated technical characteristics, we would be dealing with the same unit of power. Clearly this is not the case.

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ADUO has limitations, constructors are already complaining

ADUO has limitations, constructors are already complaining

Marco Sassara
12 marzo 2026

During the Australian GP, the first event of the 2026 Formula One World Championship, we learned that some manufacturers had already raised complaints about ADUO, the new system created by the FIA to give engine manufacturers a chance...

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Double grid: the proposal that Ferrari has never made

Double grid: the proposal that Ferrari has never made

Marco Sassara
12 marzo 2026

After the FIA issued its decision on departures, Ferrari team director Frédéric Vasseur had many kind words about the team not sharing the position taken by the Federation, but before? What happened from the Bahrain tests in Melbourne?

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The substantial difference between Boost and Overtake Mode

The substantial difference between Boost and Overtake Mode

Marco Sassara
12 marzo 2026

The energy management part is the most difficult to understand. First of all, Boost and Overtake modes are not the same. In both cases, drivers require more power per power unit, but in different quantities and modes.

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Ferrari's rear wing rotates 270 degrees and is legal, FIA confirms

Ferrari's rear wing rotates 270 degrees and is legal, FIA confirms

Marco Sassara
22 febbraio 2026

According to the information gathered, the FIA has finally also responded to the last remaining outstanding issue: Ferrari's rotary rear wing is in order. The rotation scheme and motivation.

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FIA: It's too convenient to blame manufacturers for their own inefficiencies

FIA: It's too convenient to blame manufacturers for their own inefficiencies

Marco Sassara
16 febbraio 2026

The compression ratio rumors are true. The FIA admits this, but at the same time it continues to generate great confusion. A mess that isn't even too respectful for technicians working in Formula 1.

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ADUO: FIA exclusive right to implement corrective actions on type approvals

ADUO: FIA exclusive right to implement corrective actions on type approvals

Marco Sassara
10 febbraio 2026

The International Federation for the 2026 to 2030 seasons has established a system aimed at improving track performance and uniformity of performance across all Formula 1 manufacturers.

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Let's get this straight: regulatory change relief plagues Wolff

Let's get this straight: regulatory change relief plagues Wolff

Marco Sassara
10 febbraio 2026

There are so many rumors circulating about what can and cannot be done in 2026 in terms of voting and changes to the FIA regulations. The Mercedes case is making waves. Let's get one thing straight.

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Everyone complains about the Full Wets, but then only Ferrari and Red Bull was on track

Everyone complains about Full Wet tyres, but then only Ferrari and Red Bull was on track

Marco Sassara
31 gennaio 2026

What could happen in 2026 in case of rain? During the previous regulation era, Pirelli and the FIA faced a major problem: the cars generated a lot of spray, visibility was very poor and...

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Williams: the smart way to address regulatory change

Williams: the smart way to address regulatory change

Marco Sassara
28 gennaio 2026

Williams announced it was late in building the car, reportedly failing crash tests, but perhaps, since there's always a pretty logical explanation behind every fact, Williams might have found an excuse to...

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Does safety or spectators matter more? The choice made by the FIA in Abu Dhabi

Does safety or spectators matter more? The choice made by the FIA in Abu Dhabi

Marco Sassara
12 dicembre 2025

Over the weekend in Abu Dhabi, the last of the 2025 Formula One World Championship season, we noticed sanctions among the various FIA documents that piqued our curiosity. Strong inconsistencies, we dare say.

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Poor action? It's the limits that block Formula 1

Poor action? It's the limits that block Formula 1

Marco Sassara
21 novembre 2025

There are often complaints that there is little action and little overtaking in Formula 1. Yet, every now and then, they are captains of events where, magically, we don't know where to look with the standings changing rapidly with almost every lap. The scenarios occurred both in the Mexican GP and, above all, in the Brazilian one.

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