Today’s F1 News Delivered Faster Than a Pit Stop
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The 2026 engine regulations introduce an "override mode" similar to IndyCar's 'push-to-pass', allowing drivers to temporarily boost performance for attacking, defending, or faster lap times, akin to the KERS system used from 2009 to 2013. The regulations reduce internal combustion engine power to 400kW, compensating with increased battery contribution. The draft also includes a new ERS-K system enabling speeds up to 215 mph, with an override mode allowing 220.5 mph, managed strategically due to energy constraints like in Formula E. Audi and Ford are drawn by the increased electric element, but finalization awaits agreement among F1, the FIA, and teams.
Click here to read the full article at pitpass.com
Formula 1's driver landscape is shifting due to Lewis Hamilton's switch to Ferrari, with Red Bull, Mercedes, and Fernando Alonso's future in focus. Audi's emergence offers a mid-tier option, while Formula 2 talents like Ollie Bearman and Andrea Kimi Antonelli add pressure for seats in 2025.
Click here to read the full article at the-race.com
NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Joey Gase may face penalties for throwing his car's rear bumper cover at another driver during Saturday's race at Richmond Raceway. After being spun out by Dawson Cram, Gase removed his damaged bumper cover and threw it onto Cram's car, but NASCAR did not immediately penalize him. Officials plan to discuss the incident with Gase, who attributed the crash to Cram's lack of caution and suggested his throttle might have been stuck. Cram declined to comment after the race.
Click here to read the full article by Jim Utter (motorsport.com)
Carlos Sainz and Lando Norris square off in Box of Bluffs! The game is simple: two drivers, two boxes, and one set of dice - but which box holds the dice? Will they swap boxes? Who's bluffing? Can Lando correctly guess if Carlos has the dice or if they're actually in his own box? Click here to watch the video.
Ever thought about what the N and E symbols on an F1 car stand for? The N puts the car in Neutral, making it easier for marshals to move it after accidents or retirements if the driver hasn't disengaged the clutch. What about the E? Check out the video to find out!
