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///M Power-Belgium wrote
The 2026 Ford PU will be a rebuilt 2025 Honda PU but according to the 2026 FIA PU's regs.
And the 100% CO2-neutral fuel could determine power dynamics in 2026 (!)
A 50 HP gain is on the scales . At least for the PU's with the best new fuel management.
50% of the HP and torque comes from a heavy pig battery . The key of the battery is the recharge time .

The recharge time of battery gives you the key to push the "MOM" button again..
MOM = "Manual Override Mode"
The 2026 season will introduce a "Manual Override Mode" (MOM) to replace the current Drag Reduction System (DRS). MOM allows a trailing car to access extra battery power to boost speed when within a second of the car ahead, enhancing overtaking opportunities. Unlike DRS, which is limited to specific zones, MOM can be activated anytime within that one-second window.
And that really s@cks ...
I could be wrong but 2026 power units will be epic failures and ruin F1 for YEARS :mad0260:

Then enough people will abandon the sport forcing a V10 comeback.
It's Leo :clap:
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3798j wrote
The perfect team.
Unless (?Until) the gloves come off the drivers ...

The 2nd half of the season is going to be fireworks within MacLaren ... which makes it very interesting watch for the viewers ...

I still don't know who is going to be WDC, too close to call.

It seems every team has officially stopped 2025 car development to go all in on 2026, so story of the 2nd half in terms of all the other teams is going to be about the same as the last few races I think.
G30M wrote
Unless (?Until) the gloves come off the drivers ...

The 2nd half of the season is going to be fireworks within MacLaren ... which makes it very interesting watch for the viewers ...

I still don't know who is going to be WDC, too close to call.

It seems every team has officially stopped 2025 car development to go all in on 2026, so story of the 2nd half in terms of all the other teams is going to be about the same as the last few races I think.
I'm thinking it will come down to a crash, engine failure or both.
G30M wrote
Unless (?Until) the gloves come off the drivers ...

The 2nd half of the season is going to be fireworks within MacLaren ... which makes it very interesting watch for the viewers ...

I still don't know who is going to be WDC, too close to call.

It seems every team has officially stopped 2025 car development to go all in on 2026, so story of the 2nd half in terms of all the other teams is going to be about the same as the last few races I think.
It's a lame duck WDC/WCC this year. Half the teams didnt develop the 2025 car, and the remainder basically stopped after a few races. This year was the complete antithesis of close competition.
Killed by Death wrote
I could be wrong but 2026 power units will be epic failures and ruin F1 for YEARS :mad0260:

Then enough people will abandon the sport forcing a V10 comeback.
Petition for V10 engines!!
Killed by Death wrote
It's Leo :clap:
Mine's a triple with tonic and ice KBD ;)
Killed by Death wrote
I'm thinking it will come down to a crash, engine failure or both.
It could happen again but after the Canadian debacle where NOR was squeezed into the wall by PIA who then got a 5 second penalty when car was immobilised (which was somewhat hilarious), it may well not happen again. Merc PU's have failed so that's the only hope.
wizardofOz wrote
Petition for V10 engines!!
I wish the drivers would walk out and refuse to drive them.
Thread referenced by ///M Power-Belgium in Is this car worth $33K? 08-21-2025
Killed by Death wrote
I wish the drivers would walk out and refuse to drive them.
for the money that they're paid, they'd do anything! :D

or if they didn't someone else would unfortunately
Killed by Death wrote
I could be wrong but 2026 power units will be epic failures and ruin F1 for YEARS :mad0260:

Then enough people will abandon the sport forcing a V10 comeback.
The same was said when the current hybrids came out. But it's all still fine. Could it be better? Sure, but it's still an engaging and interesting sport to watch even if things could be better.
Killed by Death wrote
I wish the drivers would walk out and refuse to drive them.
I think everyone but the manufacturers what the V-10 back, they want to push the hybrid junk on us.:mad0260:
///M Power-Belgium wrote
The recharge time of battery gives you the key to push the "MOM" button again..
MOM = "Manual Override Mode"
The 2026 season will introduce a "Manual Override Mode" (MOM) to replace the current Drag Reduction System (DRS). MOM allows a trailing car to access extra battery power to boost speed when within a second of the car ahead, enhancing overtaking opportunities.
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///M Power-Belgium wrote
The 2026 Ford PU will be a rebuilt 2025 Honda PU but according to the 2026 FIA PU's regs.
And the 100% CO2-neutral fuel could determine power dynamics in 2026 (!)
A 50 HP gain is on the scales . At least for the PU's with the best new fuel management.
50% of the HP and torque comes from a heavy pig battery . The key of the battery is the recharge time .

The recharge time of battery gives you the key to push the "MOM" button again..
MOM = "Manual Override Mode"
The 2026 season will introduce a "Manual Override Mode" (MOM) to replace the current Drag Reduction System (DRS). MOM allows a trailing car to access extra battery power to boost speed when within a second of the car ahead, enhancing overtaking opportunities. Unlike DRS, which is limited to specific zones, MOM can be activated anytime within that one-second window.
And that really s@cks ...
Frankenstein cars, MOM,dragging a heavy lithium battery around, are the FIA having a laugh or what. F1 is gradually becoming a laughing stock :lol:
People ask
Will F1 cars get smaller in 2026?

Yes, Formula 1 cars will be smaller in 2026. The FIA is implementing new regulations that aim to reduce the size and weight of the cars, making them more nimble and potentially improving racing.
Key changes in 2026:
Reduced wheelbase: The distance between the front and rear wheels will be shorter.
Narrower cars: The overall width of the cars will be reduced.
Lighter cars: The minimum weight of the cars will be reduced.

.https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/fia-unveils-formula-1-regulations-for-2026-and-beyond-featuring-more-agile.75qJiYOHXgeJqsVQtDr2UB
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3798j wrote
Anyone else receive the email regarding ''privacy violations'' by F1 Digital Media and the proposed ''class action settlement''?

https://formula1usvppasettlement.com/en
I did as well.
HeelToeShift wrote
I did as well.
Hmm I watched one race in the USA while visiting ... :D
meanwhile Anna Joy Taylor (no idea who she is), after partying within Lewis' 'inner circle'

has said when referring to Lewis and Angela - "there is no way they are just friends"

OMG please ... i can't unsee that in my head ... oh no ... please ... nooooo
i think Max needs to give back the position or there'll be a 5s penalty to Ocon