F1 2026: Japanese GP - Suzuka (Mar 29)

[M5Rick]

Sorry don't speak that lingo, jestem sgubiony wtransalacji.

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

Interesting Dutch F1Maximaal.NL article => https://www.f1maximaal.nl/opinie/ver...eeft-al-gebeld

If things go too slowly with the PU re-think then I'll send someone to speed things up

[Toad]

Originally Posted by Rono63

Are the current ICE engines capable of producing more power? Such as 70/30 or at least 60/40.

I do think so, they're limited by fuel flow, turbo pressure, and compression compared to 2025 regs.

[G30M]

There’s a way to keep racing …

A simulation by former F1 engineer Toni Cuquerella (@tonicuque on X) shows that a decrease in MGU-K power from 350kW to 200kW, and Recharge limit reduction from 9MJ to 6MJ will completely eliminate superclipping in Miami

[LH44]

Originally Posted by Rono63

If the FIA decides that the 50/50 split isn’t going to work. Which we all know already, with slowing before the end of the straights and cornering at 75 percent.

Are the current ICE engines capable of producing more power? Such as 70/30 or at least 60/40.

They definitely need to make some improvements in the month off before Miami.

Producing more ICE power means there will need to be more fuel flow, which means a new fuel system, necessary cooling, and a host of other ancillary modifications. Not to mention a different fuel tank. Not gonna happen.

Most likely change will be a reduction in electrical power to move away from 50/50, even if that means slower cars. No one cares about lap times a few seconds slower if it means better racing.

Ideally they would make deploying electrical power completely in the hands of the driver so only they control where and when they use a little boost.

[omgzirra_exe]

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

=> https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Dqm5IvTqs24

oh, very nice word.

[Car-Addicted]

Ruh-roh Nothing to see here, just move along.

𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽:
Spain: -49% (2 drivers)
France: -43% (3 drivers, or 4 including Charles)
Germany: -21% (2 teams, with 1 clearly dominating)

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗙1 𝗶𝗻 2026:
• GPDA chairman Alexander Wurz sounds the alarm: drivers are unhappy.
• Fans unhappy and are switching off in large numbers.

Japan GP viewership numbers compared to last year:

DAZN 🇪🇸: 63.000 (⬇️ - 49%)
Canal Plus 🇫🇷: 404.000 (⬇️ -43%)
Servus TV 🇦🇹: 269.000 (⬇️ -36%)
Sky Sports 🇩🇪: 342.000 (⬇️ -21%)
Sky Sports 🇮🇹: 824.000 (⬆️ +36%)

[Car-Addicted]

Hmmmm

F1 engineer offers radical solution to end super clipping issues for good:

— Spanish engineer Toni Cuquerella has suggested a simulation to eliminate super clipping in Miami. His experience spans from HRT to Ferrari, and he believes targeted changes to power unit parameters could resolve issues seen in the first three races.

— Cuquerella's proposal includes reducing maximum positive power from 350 kW to 200 kW, maintaining maximum harvesting at 350 kW, and lowering maximum energy recharge from 9 MJ to 6 MJ. He also suggests halving the slew rate and adjusting the MGU-K/ICE balance.

— The simulation predicts a top speed of 328 km/h, just 10 km/h less than current expectations, while eliminating super clipping. Despite a performance loss of 1.4 seconds per lap, cars would remain significantly faster than Formula 2.

— Implementing these changes would require a complete redesign of the power unit architecture, making short-term application unlikely. However, the proposal offers insight into potential solutions for ongoing debates and controversies in Formula 1.

— Carlos Sainz, a director of the Grand Prix Drivers' Association, hopes decision-makers will consider drivers' concerns. He criticized reliance on team feedback, highlighting speed differences as a danger, and urged for a more realistic approach to racing conditions.

[M5Rick]

#425. Impending disaster has started and Ben is just twidling his thumbs letting things start to crumble ? What about the man with the big moustache is he bissed too, must be losing millions..

[Toad]

Originally Posted by LH44

Producing more ICE power means there will need to be more fuel flow, which means a new fuel system, necessary cooling, and a host of other ancillary modifications. Not to mention a different fuel tank. Not gonna happen.

All of those are non-issues unless they conflict with packaging.

[///M Power-Belgium]

Originally Posted by Car-Addicted

Ruh-roh Nothing to see here, just move along.

𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽:
Spain: -49% (2 drivers)
France: -43% (3 drivers, or 4 including Charles)
Germany: -21% (2 teams, with 1 clearly dominating)

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗙1 𝗶𝗻 2026:
• GPDA chairman Alexander Wurz sounds the alarm: drivers are unhappy.
• Fans unhappy and are switching off in large numbers.

Japan GP viewership numbers compared to last year:

DAZN 🇪🇸: 63.000 (⬇️ - 49%)
Canal Plus 🇫🇷: 404.000 (⬇️ -43%)
Servus TV 🇦🇹: 269.000 (⬇️ -36%)
Sky Sports 🇩🇪: 342.000 (⬇️ -21%)
Sky Sports 🇮🇹: 824.000 (⬆️ +36%)

If MAX leaves F1, that will drop even further to -60% (!)

The FIA ​​has shot itself in the foot by the new 2026 idiotic duracell regulations..

[wizardofOz]

Originally Posted by afadeev

Let me be the 1st to say it outloud - Lancy Stroll for President ... of the Universe!

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Stroll and Checo are neck and neck at becoming my boys

[wizardofOz]

I think it's an insult to all past drivers who are no longer racing in formula 1 to see the state it has become, they'd be rolling in their graves if they saw what's happened.

[///M Power-Belgium]

Originally Posted by wizardofOz

I think it's an insult to all past drivers who are no longer racing in formula 1 to see the state it has become, they'd be rolling in their graves if they saw what's happened.

Spot on (!)

[Car-Addicted]

Originally Posted by wizardofOz

Stroll and Checo are neck and neck at becoming my boys

[Car-Addicted]

Originally Posted by wizardofOz

Stroll and Checo are neck and neck at becoming my boys

[G30M]

Aston Martin has found a fix for the vibrations. Installed the fix on Friday, Alonso said almost gone.

But they removed the fix for Sat/Sun (Fp3,Q, Race) but didn't tell Alonso!

He was very confused why the vibrations were gone on Friday and back after that!

[Car-Addicted]

An example why the FIA presenters are idiots. Those of us that remember, Juan Pablo Montoya was great fun to watch but he was also one of the biggest bitchers in the paddock. I guess the FIA owns is A$$ or it it to curry FIA favor with his under performing kid in F2?





I guess we know that Juan Montoya view looks like

[Car-Addicted]

Note: the longer it takes the FIA to make substantive improvements in the F1 rules the more likely this is going to be a worthless band aid on what most of us see as a gaping wound.

[M3WC]

Originally Posted by G30M

There’s a way to keep racing …

A simulation by former F1 engineer Toni Cuquerella (@tonicuque on X) shows that a decrease in MGU-K power from 350kW to 200kW, and Recharge limit reduction from 9MJ to 6MJ will completely eliminate superclipping in Miami

The teams with Merc PU will not vote for any of those changes. Just like Ferrari didn't want to change start procedures, because their small turbo gives them start advantage. Merc with their big turbo benefits most from harvesting and deployment(that is their advantage). Other teams like Audi will also likely not approve changes, they supposedly are using the largest turbo.

People think these are simple changes. But really these are huge. Teams have designed their PU concept around 350kw deployment and 9mj. Their turbo size, ERS philosophy, cooling, etc...all designed around agreed upon regulations. So changes like these 3 races in will decide the championship. I would say Ferrari would instantly become favorite to win championship.

[wizardofOz]

Originally Posted by Car-Addicted

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Well come on now, one has 4 chips and the other is just chillin'

[tracksidemanner]

Originally Posted by Car-Addicted

An example why the FIA presenters are idiots. Those of us that remember, Juan Pablo Montoya was great fun to watch but he was also one of the biggest bitchers in the paddock. I guess the FIA owns is A$$ or it it to curry FIA favor with his under performing kid in F2?

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I guess we know that Juan Montoya view looks like

This guy is an idiot. He's never Juan anything unlike Max who could beat Montoya in any car with his eyes closed and his hand tied together.