F1 2026: winter transition, development and pre season events

[Killed by Death]

Originally Posted by omgzirra_exe

funny enough this guy (steven) actually goes to the track with us in SoCal lmao

Love this guy!!! Steven should send a resume to SKY!!! Comic relief from the commentary box will be sorely needed this year. I can't imagine how many times he would get to say "Failure" and "Stupid"

[///M Power-Belgium]

Originally Posted by M5Rick

Full in house everything at MK GB, Belgian 4X world champ MAX with US Ford might and a probably capable teammate, I'm going with MAX adding another star to his tally.

The 2026 Red Bull RB22 in half => https://www.youtube.com/shorts/mRAstu7Xw-o

[///M Power-Belgium]

+ Yuki Tsunoda = 7 (!)

[///M Power-Belgium]

Originally Posted by jkoral

Max Verstappen drops F1 future hint in revealing longevity insight
https://www.crash.net/f1/news/109036...gevity-insight

Speaking about his future on the Up To Speed podcast, the 28-year-old, who became a father in 2025, said he views his time in F1 as “definitely closer to the end, that’s for sure.

"Honestly, like it's a tough one. I would say of course the current regulations are not helping the longevity of my career in F1. Let’s say it like that. It doesn't matter. I mean, I'm very happy with my career anyway already in F1. I can easily leave it behind. I have a lot of other projects.”

Verstappen insists that leaving a legacy in F1 does not matter to him, nor does chasing records such as the most grands prix wins or world championships

Originally Posted by G30M

Darth Toto disagrees.

[///M Power-Belgium]

[Killed by Death]

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

+ Yuki Tsunoda = 7 (!)

I heard Yuki might be making a comeback

Liam is a goober!!!

[DrFerry]

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

Apple TV: "Official U.S. Broadcaster of Formula 1"... $12.99 per month or $151 per year... So for 2026, we now have Ford, Cadillac, and Apple all involved.
"The 2026 Season is gonna' be crazy", said Max. https://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2226406

Ford is returning to Formula 1 in 2026 in a technical partnership with Red Bull Powertrains to develop next-gen hybrid power units for Oracle Red Bull Racing and Visa Cash App RB. The Red Bull Ford Powertrains unit features a 1.6L V6 engine, enhanced electric motor, and 100% sustainable fuel, aiming for over 1,000 hp.

Key details of the partnership:
Technical Collaboration: Ford is providing expertise in battery technology, electric motor design, and power unit software, with engineers embedded in the UK-based project.
2026 Regulations: The power unit is built from scratch to match 2026 regulations, which remove the MGU-H and increase electric power capacity to roughly 50% of the total output.
Development: While Red Bull is leading the charge, Ford is heavily involved in the development of the hybrid components and manufacturing, aiming to secure a competitive advantage for the new regulation era. Initial Testing: The power unit has shown promising reliability in early 2026 testing, according to Red Bull.
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[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

The 2026 Red Bull RB22 in half => https://www.youtube.com/shorts/mRAstu7Xw-o

Some brainless clot commented why the driver is not in half.

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

+ Yuki Tsunoda = 7 (!)

Poor Yuki

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

He can only dream until wifey wakes him up

[///M Power-Belgium]

Originally Posted by M5Rick

Poor Yuki

If Liam Lawson fails , then Yuki will replace him.

Meanwhile Yuki is an outstanding Red Bull test driver .

Honestly , I really like the little Japanese boy

[///M Power-Belgium]

Originally Posted by M5Rick

He can only dream until wifey wakes him up

Susie is a bitch.

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

If Liam Lawson fails , then Yuki will replace him.

Meanwhile Yuki is an outstanding Red Bull test driver .

Honestly , I really like the little Japanese boy

It's a good outcome for him.

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

Susie is a bitch.

Makes him haggis when she's angry

[Car-Addicted]

Originally Posted by Killed by Death

I heard Yuki might be making a comeback

Started drinking early today, I see.

[3798j]

Cadillac has revealed its chassis name for its debut F1 season:
MAC-26, standing for 'Mario Andretti Cadillac 26' in honor of Mario Andretti and "his lasting influence on the team’s formation and competitive ambition."
and the hidden honor behind the "MA"...goes to Michael Andretti

[Car-Addicted]

That's a class act on the part of Cadillac. We will ignore that Mario Andretti's Formula One career was in cars powered by Ferrari and Ford.
Again we learn more about Andretti's investment in this team.

[Killed by Death]

Originally Posted by Car-Addicted

Started drinking early today, I see.

Nah, I heard Yuki had a much better understanding of how to drive and deploy energy than Lawson. From race simulations anyway

[Car-Addicted]

Yuki has a history of anger management issues, too easy to get in his head. The other guys and techs can figure out the energy deployment, assuming the FIA doesn't change the whole program in a couple weeks.

[DrFerry]

He must've heard me:
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[Car-Addicted]

Lets see how the markets see this.

[///M Power-Belgium]

Originally Posted by M5Rick

Makes him haggis when she's angry

ECAT (Every Car All Turns)

The FIA plans to implement a brand new AI-system to help monitoring and flagging Track Limits Violations called ECAT - Every Car All Turns -