F1 2026 Mega Thread

Antonelli (P7 in 2025) currently has more points than the top 3 in 2025 combined

⚡️⚡️⚡️ OFFICIAL CHANGES to the 2026 Formula 1 Technical Regulations

✅ Reduction of the charging limit from 8 MJ (megajoules) to 7 MJ (megajoules)

✅ Peak superclipping power increased from 250 kW to 350 kW, which should reduce battery recharge time.

These measures should help drivers attack more fully during qualifying and conserve energy less.

✅ Maximum power when pressing the Boost button is limited to +150 kW.

✅ MGU-K generator deployment will be limited to 250 kW in certain parts of the track, rather than 350 kW.

These measures are intended to limit the significant differences in car speed during the race while charging the battery.

‼️ MAIN THING: a new "Low Power Start Detection System" is being developed.

Now, if the acceleration is abnormally low after the clutch is released, the MGU-K generator will deploy to provide the minimum power necessary for a normal start.

In addition, warning lights will now illuminate on cars with this issue, and the energy dump counter at the start of the lap has been corrected.

These measures should ensure normal, risk-free starts for everyone.

💯 SUMMARY: We've been playing around with the battery charging systems for now.

RACE WEEK RETURNS! 🤩💪

We're back racing in Miami this week 🙌

Back on home turf for Haas and Cadillac! 💪🇺🇸

How will the two teams fare this weekend in Miami? 👀

🇺🇲 Official

The only practice session at the 2026 Miami Grand Prix will last 90 minutes instead of 60.

Teams need more time to test their cars following the rule changes. Meanwhile, we expect a sprint format both in Miami and at the next round in Canada.

McLaren Racing x Sonic the Hedgehog poster for the Miami GP

16 drivers currently have points on the board in 2026

And if anyone wondered how 2026 F1 seasons is being recieved by the fans and TV audiences - it is doing better than ever (despite few extremist voices on social media margins):
- races remain sold out
- TV audiences are up (based on the analysis of F1’s top 14 broadcast markets, y/y Australia was +26%, China +32%, Japan +19%)
- post-race polling is trending more positive
- commercial revenue flow is up
- new race tracks are fighting for place on the calendar

https://www.the-race.com/formula-1/why-f1s-boss-is-so-sure-most-fans-actually-like-f1-2026/#

Mercedes poster for the 2026 Miami GP.

Ferrari's Charles Leclerc tops the FP1 timesheets 👏

The full classification from practice is IN! ⬇️

ELIMINATED IN SQ1 ❌

Lawson
Ocon
Perez
Bottas
Alonso
Stroll

ELIMINATED IN SQ2 ❌⬇️

Bortoleto
Hulkenberg
Bearman
Albon
Sainz
Lindblad

LANDO NORRIS IS ON #F1SPRINT POLE IN MIAMI! 👏🥇

IT'S ON! 👀

The results are in from Sprint Qualifying... 💪

Lando Norris will lead the field away in tomorrow's #F1Sprint, ahead of Kimi Antonelli and team mate Oscar Piastri

The Mercedes streak ends 🙅

Lando Norris and McLaren put an end to Mercedes' run of form this season! 👀

NORRIS DOMINATES TO WIN THE #F1SPRINT IN MIAMI 👏🥇

The reigning World Champion leads home a McLaren 1-2 🙌

Lando Norris leads a McLaren 1-2 in Miami! 👏

The Sprint results are in, following a post-race penalty for Kimi Antonelli 📊

Let's take a look at the Drivers' Standings 📈

Maximum points for Lando Norris in the Sprint moves him closer to the Ferrari duo! 👀

ELIMINATED IN Q1 ❌

Lindblad
Alonso
Stroll
Bottas
Perez
Bortoleto

ELIMINATED IN Q2 ❌

Hulkenberg
Lawson
Bearman
Sainz
Ocon
Albon

WHAT. A. LAP! 👊

IT'S KIMI ANTONELLI ON POLE! 👏💨

Following discussions between FIA, F1 and the Miami promoter, the decision has been taken to move the start of Sunday's Miami Grand Prix to 13:00 local time in Miami due to the weather forecast that is expected to bring heavier rainstorms later in the afternoon, close to the original planned race start time