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F1’s 2028 cars could be 4 seconds faster - and the reason is hidden in the engine rules

Formula 1’s next engine rule changes are designed to solve one of the strangest problems of the 2026 cars: drivers sometimes had to slow down in corners to preserve battery power for the straights.
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Will F1 go back to the future with its engines?

Formula 1 is in the midst of two parallel sets of engine discussions, both important for the future of the sport. The more immediate one is to find a short and medium-term fix for some of the problems ...

How Fast are F1 Cars? Top Speed, Acceleration, and Performance in 2026

How Fast are Formula 1 Cars? F1 cars in 2026 reach race top speeds between 340 and 355 km/h (211 and 220 mph), with ...
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F1’s Battery Nightmare Is Ending: FIA Secures Vote for 2027–2028 Engine Power Rebalance

The Formula 1 engine wars are officially shifting gears. Following intense negotiations and previous pushback from key manufacturers, the FIA has finally secured a majority vote to advance a radical ...
The New York Times

F1’s new-rules preseason is over, and the fastest team is still a mystery

F1 drivers practice their start procedures in Bahrain during the final 2026 preseason test Joe Portlock / Getty Images Formula 1’s 2026 preseason testing has come to a close, and the competition ...
The New York Times

F1’s new engines are the sport’s biggest gamble in 12 years. Here’s what changed

Illustration: Kelsea Petersen / The Athletic; Takashi Ayoma / Getty, Antonio Calanni / AP Formula 1’s car design revolution for 2026 is the biggest in a generation. Not only are the chassis designs ...