Go to your room TS.
After race update.....Well it is still a 3 driver race for the championship with 26 points separating 1st and 3rd. There was some excitement followed by long periods of follow the leader. 3 cars DNF and 2 were disqualified for excessive wear on the rear planks. Two races to go and 9 weeks till the testing of the 2026 cars which will be entirely different.
2026 F1 cars will be smaller, lighter, and more agile than 2025 cars, with a significant shift in power to a near 50/50 split between the internal combustion engine and electrical power. The 2026 cars will feature active aerodynamics and sustainable fuels, while 2025 cars have a more traditional hybrid system, larger chassis, and rely on DRS for overtaking.
You can watch this video to see a comparison between 2025 and 2026 F1 cars:
Feature 2025 F1 Cars 2026 F1 Cars
25-Size and Weight Bigger and heavier chassis with a traditional wheelbase and width.
26-Smaller, lighter, and more agile with a reduced wheelbase and width.
Power Unit
25-Traditional hybrid with the internal combustion engine (ICE) doing most of the work and a smaller electric component.
26-Overhauled hybrid with a near 50/50 split between ICE and electrical power. The MGU-K power output will be nearly triple that of 2025 cars.
Aerodynamics
25-More traditional fixed aero systems with high downforce and drag.
26-Active aerodynamics with movable front and rear wings that switch between low-drag and high-downforce modes.
Overtaking
25-Utilizes the Drag Reduction System (DRS).
26-Replaces DRS with active aerodynamics. The two modes allow for greater straight-line speed or cornering performance.
Fuel
25-Conventional fuel mixed with hybrid technology.
26-Fully sustainable fuel.
Handling and Performance
25-Higher downforce and drag, which can make following other cars difficult.
26-Less downforce and drag, designed for more consistent and predictable handling, but potentially slower in corners due to lower downforce.
Driving
25-Driving techniques are focused on the current hybrid system.
26- Driving technique will require more focus on energy management, including lifting and coasting more often.
