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What testing tells us about how F1 racing will change in 2026

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What testing tells us about how F1 racing will change in 2026

The Race F1 Podcast

Feb 05
The Race F1 Podcast

The Race F1 Podcast

Feb 05
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F1 has all-new cars in 2026, but how will they change the racing we see on track? That's the big question tackled in this episode of The Race F1 Podcast, as Edd Straw, Scott-Mitchell-Malm and Dutch F1 commentator Nelson Valkenburg, of Viaplay Netherlands, ...

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This episode dives into the real-world implications of Formula 1’s sweeping 2026 regulation overhaul—focusing not on speculation, but on what drivers and teams are actually experiencing as they get behind the wheel of the new cars.
00:00
The sport has evolved from 3D to 5D due to unseen data affecting races
08:38
By the third or fourth race, drivability and power harvesting will improve significantly
11:26
Energy management under 2026 rules makes driving technique a key performance differentiator
16:57
Regulation changes in Formula One require different skills from drivers, and it'll be interesting to see who struggles with the new cars
24:38
Energy management on the outlap adds a new strategic layer to 2026 F1 qualifying
35:34
Sim racing discipline proves valuable for mastering energy-harvesting driving strategies
38:19
Discipline in sim racing directly translates to real-world F1 performance under new regulations
52:22
Adrian Newey said Aston Martin started four-month late on the 2026 car

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How hard are the 2026 F1 cars to drive—and is energy management taking over?
00:00
Can fans keep up? How F1 is simplifying data and commentary for the new era
05:57
What does it *feel* like to drive the 2026 car—turbo lag, tire wear, and throttle finesse
11:26
Who will adapt fastest? Driver styles, sim discipline, and the new skill hierarchy
16:57
Will qualifying become a chess match of power deployment and outlap strategy?
24:38
Are veteran instincts or sim-trained habits better suited for 2026’s hybrid demands?
30:14
How much can two weeks of testing really change a driver’s muscle memory?
38:19
Why Aston Martin’s late start, Williams’ production woes, and Doohan’s Haas role matter right now
46:49

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