2026 F1 Power Units Archives

The FIA and technical experts from F1 teams held a meeting on April 9 to discuss potential changes in the area of energy management under the 2026 regulations

Potential changes to F1 2026 regulations: What was Thursday’s meeting with the FIA all about?

Senjuti Jash4 weeks ago3 weeks ago05 mins

With F1 entering a month-long break following the Japanese GP, the FIA and technical experts from the sport’s key stakeholders held a critical meeting—the first of several—in London on April 9 to potentially revise the contentious 2026 technical regulations. The introduction of the new power units and chassis has undoubtedly produced more on-track action than…

Ollie Bearman outlines how manufacturer Ferrari and customer Haas are handling energy deployment differently so far in the 2026 F1 season

Bearman details how customer Haas and F1 engine supplier Ferrari are handling deployment differently so far in 2026

Senjuti Jash1 month ago1 month ago05 mins

Ollie Bearman has opened up about the difference in how manufacturer Ferrari and customer Haas are handling the intricacies of energy deployment during the early rounds of the 2026 F1 season. While the Brit has scored points in every competitive session of the 2026 campaign so far, the VF-26 still finds itself well off the…

Audi F1 driver Nico Hülkenberg reflected on his tricky race start and his key takeaways from the 2026 Chinese GP weekend after finishing 11th on Sunday

Hülkenberg discusses key takeaways from 2026 F1 Chinese GP weekend after P11 finish

Senjuti Jash2 months ago2 months ago04 mins

Audi driver Nico Hülkenberg opened up about his tricky start and his primary takeaways from the 2026 F1 Chinese GP weekend following his eleventh-place finish in Sunday’s race. After encountering a DNF in the Sprint race, Hülkenberg missed out on a spot in the final segment of qualifying by the tiniest of margins, 0.002s. While…

Jonathan Wheatley has discussed the reliability issues Audi and the rest of the F1 grid are facing following the 2026 Chinese GP

Wheatley addresses reliability concerns after Audi F1’s point-less finish at the 2026 Chinese GP

Senjuti Jash2 months ago2 months ago08 mins

Audi team principal Jonathan Wheatley has opened up about Gabriel Bortoleto’s DNS, the wheelgun problem Nico Hülkenberg encountered, the complexity of the 2026 regulations, the drivability of the new cars, and the F1 grid suffering from reliability concerns in general following their point-less finish at the Chinese GP on Sunday. Hülkenberg missed out on a…

Besides Carlos Sainz and Pierre Gasly, Andrea Stella has outlined safety concerns over race starts, SLM, and overtaking in F1 after 2026 Australian GP

Stella, Sainz and Gasly flag key F1 safety concerns after 2026 Australian GP

Senjuti Jash2 months ago2 months ago010 mins

With safety issues becoming a major talking point in F1 yet again following the 2026 Australian GP, Andrea Stella shared his concerns over the race starts, the massive speed differentials between cars, and overtaking. Meanwhile, drivers Carlos Sainz and Pierre Gasly were vocal about the perils of the straight-line mode on Lap 1 and while…

Charles Leclerc discusses whether the new F1 cars are enjoyable to drive and Ferrari's preparations heading into the 2026 Australian GP

Leclerc on Ferrari’s prospects ahead of 2026 F1 Australian GP

Senjuti Jash2 months ago2 months ago08 mins

Heading into the Australian GP this weekend, Charles Leclerc has shared his thoughts on whether Ferrari can start the campaign off on the right foot, the characteristics of the new F1 cars, their decision to prioritise the development of the SF-26 early on last year, the pecking order in Melbourne, and the factor he expects…

Pierre Gasly and Franco Colapinto have discussed Alpine's performance during F1 pre-season testing, the characteristics of Albert Park, and how they are preparing for the 2026 Australian GP

Gasly and Colapinto discuss how prepared Alpine are for the 2026 F1 Australian GP

Senjuti Jash2 months ago2 months ago06 mins

As F1 ushers in its biggest regulation changes in decades, Pierre Gasly and Franco Colapinto have shared their thoughts on Alpine’s performance during 2026 pre-season testing, the characteristics of Albert Park, and how they are preparing for the Australian GP this weekend. Following the behind-closed-doors shakedown in Barcelona that reportedly saw them register 349 laps,…

Ayao Komatsu, Ollie Bearman, and Esteban Ocon have reflected on Haas’s performance during F1 pre-season testing and what their expectations are for the 2026 Australian GP

Haas F1 on their preparation and the challenges they expect at the 2026 Australian GP

Senjuti Jash2 months ago2 months ago08 mins

As F1 undergoes the biggest overhaul of regulations in its history, Ayao Komatsu, Ollie Bearman, and Esteban Ocon have reflected on Haas’s performance during several rounds of pre-season testing in 2026 and what their expectations are for the Australian GP this weekend. Following the private shakedown in Barcelona that reportedly saw them clock up 391…

Arvid Lindblad talks about his goals for his rookie season in F1, the new Racing Bulls car, and the 2026 power units ahead of the Australian GP

Lindblad discusses new Racing Bulls car and goals for rookie F1 season ahead of 2026 Australian GP

Senjuti Jash2 months ago2 months ago05 mins

Arvid Lindblad has opened up about his objectives for his rookie F1 campaign, adapting to the new VCARB 03, whether the season opener will set the tone for the rest of the 2026 season, and his relationship with Racing Bulls teammate Liam Lawson as he gears up for the Australian GP this weekend. Racing Bulls…