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Originally posted by Georgeair:
I did see where Martin Brundle suggested Max either quit F1 or shut up, and that no one driver was irreplaceable.
Thank you!

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Originally posted by Prefontaine:

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Originally posted by Georgeair:
I did see where Martin Brundle suggested Max either quit F1 or shut up, and that no one driver was irreplaceable.
Thank you!

I disagree. Max is honest and the series is fukt with these batteries. It’s just stupid. I hope he finishes out his contract, and if this rule set remains, he bolts. He’ll race in another series and pull a fuck ton of viewers. If anything, F1 needs more drivers speaking up about how awful this is.

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I feel for anyone that spent $$ to go to Indy for that farce

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A number of refinements to the 2026 F1 regulations were agreed during an online meeting between F1 governing body the FIA, Team Principals, CEOs of Power Unit Manufacturers and FOM on Monday.

The final proposals presented during the meeting were the result of a series of consultations over the past few weeks between the FIA, technical representatives and extensive input from F1 drivers.

Discussions around potential adjustments were based on data gathered from the first three events of the 2026 season in Australia, China and Japan.

As referenced in a statement from the FIA, the proposals agreed – outlined below under four key sections – will be implemented from the Miami Grand Prix, apart from the race start changes that are set to be tested in Miami and adopted following feedback and analysis.

Qualifying – promoting performance
-Adjustments to energy management parameters, including a reduction in maximum permitted recharge from 8MJ to 7MJ, aimed at reducing excessive harvesting and encouraging more consistent flat-out driving. This change targets a maximum superclip duration reduced to approximately two to four seconds per lap.
-Peak superclip power increased to 350 kW, previously being 250 kW, further reducing the time spent recharging, and reducing driver workload on energy management. This will also be applied in race conditions.
-The number of events where alternative lower energy limits may apply has been increased from eight to 12 races, allowing greater adaptation to circuit characteristics.

Race – improved safety and consistency of performance
-The maximum power available through the Boost in race conditions is now capped at +150 kW (or the car’s current power level at activation if higher) limiting sudden performance differentials.
-MGU-K deployment is maintained at 350 kW in key acceleration zones (from corner exit to braking point, including overtaking zones) but will be limited to 250 kW in other parts of the lap.
-These measures are designed to reduce excessive closing speeds while maintaining overtaking opportunities and overall performance characteristics.

Race starts – enhanced safety mechanisms
-A new ‘low power start detection’ system has been developed, capable of identifying cars with abnormally low acceleration shortly after clutch release.
-In such cases, an automatic MGU-K deployment will be triggered to ensure a minimum level of acceleration and mitigate start-related risks without introducing any sporting advantage.
-An associated visual warning system is being introduced, activating flashing lights (rear and lateral) on affected cars to alert following drivers.
-A reset of the energy counter at the start of the formation lap has also been implemented to correct a previously identified system inconsistency.

Wet conditions – improving safety and visibility
-Tyre blanket temperatures for intermediate tyres have been increased following driver feedback in order to improve initial grip and tyre performance in wet conditions.
-Maximum ERS deployment will be reduced, limiting torque and improving car control in low-grip conditions.
-The rear light systems have been simplified, with clearer and more consistent visual cues to improve visibility and reaction time for following drivers in poor conditions.

These final proposals will now be put before an FIA World Motor Sport Council e-vote before their planned implementation

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Originally posted by Georgeair:
I'm no engineer but it's nearly impossible for a semi-knowledgeable fan with decades following to decode what all this BS will mean in actual racing.

Maybe that's a sign..... for either them or me.

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Originally posted by Georgeair:
Maybe that's a sign..... for either them or me.