Formula 1 2026 Season Thread
 

Testing is scheduled for January 26-30 at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.

New car and engine regulations will result in smaller, lighter cars with active aerodynamics, replacing DRS with power boost modes, and new hybrid power units featuring a 50/50 split between combustion and electric power using 100% sustainable fuel.

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Snippets...

The new Formula 1 engines are sounding like Tie Fighters this year! :D

Lewis Hamilton to get a new race engineer this year, hopefully they will work better together than last year.

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I really like the glossy Red Bull livery, don't like the shirt Max is wearing though, it fits better on Isack.

https://www.cableforum.uk/board/atta...1&d=1768602999

https://www.skysports.com/f1/news/12...ent-in-detroit

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I think the 2026 cars look nice based on livery reveals this week, I think this season is going to be exciting and I can't wait for the official testing to start to see how good or bad each team could be.

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Active Aero looks interesting. Flappy Bird SF26 addition :D

https://www.reddit.com/r/formula1/co...are&utm_term=1

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Ah that Ferrari looks sexy in black on red. Reminds me of a lingerie once upon time :D

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Yes the Ferrari looks good compared to last year I'm also digging the Mercedes livery.

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Alpine just showed their 2026 livery.... :blah: is all I have to say.

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Well at least the front runners will recognise them from last year when being lapped

I'm not sure why they had to add white but I'm still hooked looking at it what a beautiful machine

https://www.cableforum.uk/images/local/2026/01/2.jpg

Lets go Leclerc :woot:

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Nightmare for Williams, they will miss the first test, rumour is they failed the crash test.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1...s/c4g00gwvp9eo

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Horner and investers in talks to buy stake in Alpine.

https://www.skysports.com/f1/news/12...take-in-alpine

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Testing at Barcelona has started this morning, they have been given 3 times as many test days this year due to the huge regulation change, unfortunately it's a private test but I'm sure some drone footage will appear later.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1...s/cgl8dxrr302o

https://www.motorsport.com/f1/live-t...day-1/1126228/

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looking forward to the tests next month. i usually only watch a few highlights but will watch them all this year due to all the changes.

what do we think of aston martin with adrian neweys new design?

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The Aston looks very different but it's early days yet they only just made it to this private testing so we really have no idea what will happen.

However the Mercedes PU and car seems very strong in this test, I'll be watching the testing for sure that's when we will get a better idea of cars performances but it's still never set in stone until the first race, even then it can change like it did for McLarens car.

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Bahrain pre-season testing is underway.

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Do you have the TV schedule please

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On Sky F1 from 3pm each day for 70 minutes just.

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According to this the times change to early morning 6:50am :shocked: & 11:55am

https://www.mytelly.co.uk/tv-guide/l.../#airing-59810

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That's the repeats of the previous day.

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Sky should have this covered on their site :banghead:

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Just got home from work, it sure sucks that the coverage is only broadcast live between 3-4pm each day this year!

Time to fire up my IPTV feed for 3pm.

The look of the cars from the new regulations look really good out on the track compared to previous years.

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All 2026 Car Liveries.

https://www.cableforum.uk/board/atta...1&d=1770822051

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Regulations explained.

https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/a...6905uDJDdNyfQd

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Not looking good for Aston Martin, Lance has mouthed off and said they're 4 seconds off the pace!
https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/l...ason/10797071/

Max is slagging off the new regulations as "Not Fun" and "Anti Racing"
https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/m...cars/10797115/

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The last week of live TV F1 Bahrain testing is underway, the seasons opening racing in Australia is 6-8 March so not long to go, let the chaos begin!

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Someone posted their F1 hub they have been working on at Resetera, it looks great and useful.

F1 info hub
https://gridhub.one/live/f1

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That's interesting thanks I can't rep you but thanks. Makes a change from Sky Sports website :D

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Ferrari are using an unusual rotating rear wing today.



Close up - https://www.reddit.com/r/formula1/co...own_rear_wing/

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What happened to Mercedes inventing the pull steering wheel? I know it got knocked back. I'm just wondering why they aren't banging that drum.

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I guess seeing it's just testing the rules are slightly different, or maybe it is still legal and within the specs(until it's not). I'm sure this air brake or whatever it is won't be on the car in Australia.

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Red Bully will be crying to FIA

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Ferrari and Hass may have awesome starts this season with that Ferrari engine!

Rocket ships.


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Ferrari seem very strong in the final week of testing but I wonder if Mercedes are sandbagging.

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Ferrari top final day of testing with blistering pace, I know it doesn't mean much until the first race.
https://www.skysports.com/f1/news/12...ian-grand-prix

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It's a shame Ferrari, Charles in particular is showing great drive but when it really matters, race endurance the car will fall away. It's sad. I'd love to believe Charles can mount a championship bid :(

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I would love to see Ferrari in the top 3 this year at the start of the season. I'd like Lewis to do well before he retires, but I think he's past his best.

2 weeks until first race. Streams are fantastic on my IPTV.

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Lewis got greedy having a taste of Ferrari. He could have had Merc legacy. Oh well have your cake and eat it..

Yeah Sky F1 UHD streaming fine here :tu:

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Well after 2 seasons of Mercedes being a shit box it may have been a good change, remember Mercedes only wanted to give him a 1 year contract.

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I keep thinking McLaren are the AMG of Mercedes :dunce: do you remember him jumping up and down in the Merc :LOL:

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Looks like Aston Martin have some serious problems with their power unit and with 2 weeks to go this sounds like a disaster!

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1...s/c77e1djpg3mo

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It's RAWE CEEK again, let the chaos begin!

https://www.cableforum.uk/board/atta...1&d=1772443730

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Well The Bahrain & Saudi Grand Prix could be cancelled then?

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I would say there is a very high chance.

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https://it.motorsport.com/f1/news/f1...giri/10801522/

According to Motorsport Italia, Aston Martin may take the formation lap in Melbourne and retire early due to Honda spare parts shortage.

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What a joke of a team Aston Martin are, hopefully Newey can sort out these ridiculous problems quickly!

https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/a...mage/10802034/

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More on this story.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1...s/c5ykk74re1ro

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I'm getting nerve damage in my hands just reading the latest BBC article.

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Must be the same design team as the British Army's new Ajax armoured vehicle...

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Aston Martin getting a thirty minutes head start..... And still finish last.

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That's what they said on Reddit. Lol

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Unfortunately I don't think they will even finish unless they can solve the vibration of the chassis. They think the battery vibration is solved but that doesn't stop the chassis falling apart and maybe they won't have any spare parts left after practice sessions, if they even attempt to run them.

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For anyone that isn't going to watch the Australian Qualifying session live at 5am, Sky will broadcast it again at 7.30am for normal people like me!

A reminder for quick access session info and schedule.
https://gridhub.one/live/f1

McLaren looking the strongest in P2, Aston Martin.... 5 seconds off the pace and they only have 2 batteries so if they fall apart due to vibrations it'll be game over.

Alonso not in a good place according to Newey.
https://www.cableforum.uk/board/atta...1&d=1772791440

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I watched the Qualifying at 7.30, a good result for certain team based on recent years.

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Same here but I missed the first half hour. :( Max. Charles showing tomorrow will be nice :D

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Race start 4am - Nope.... Not for me.

Race Replay 7.55am.... oh gone on then!

I'm expecting alot of chaos and safety cars.

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Well Mercedes did well in the opening race while many of the other teams are extremely unhappy with the new changes that came in before the start of the season.

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Leclerc on the podium :woot:

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I thought that was a great race, very entertaining with all the rocket ship overtaking, Ferrari at the start was out of this world and if the whole season is like this then it could be a great regulation change.

Mercedes and Ferrari are the ones to beat so far.

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All 5 Brits finished in the top 8

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Are you going to watch this season?

I'm happy the nasty people at Red Bull has been removed( Horny and Marko ) and I like their new team principle.

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No highlights on Sky Sports F1 YouTube channel :shrug: I fell asleep halfway through the repeat this morning :(

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Not really


I only saw the highlights on TV at 10.


I don't have sky sports anyway

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You could consider IPTV it costs pennies, it's easy to setup(yes I know it's dodgy), even my parents do it now.

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I watched the Sky replay in full at 7.55am on my dodgy box.

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The most overtakes for a race in 2025 was 60 and in the first race of the 2026 season we're already at 120.

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Jetting off into the sunset is a real bore. Everyone is fast approach is much more engaging.

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It's like Mario Kart. :D

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:D

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China GP

Friday Sprint Qauli 7:30am ✓
Saturday Sprint 3am x
Saturday Qauli 7am ✓
Sunday Race 7am ✓

Sensible times bar the sprint itself. Yay! to live coverage :Yes:

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I'll miss anything to do with the Sprint but should be able to watch main event Qualifying and Race while visiting parents in Wales this weekend.

https://gridhub.one/?series=F1

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Bahrain and Saudi cancelled

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So NO F1 for a whole month after the Japanese GP..... What a bummer.

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Possibly an early end in Las Vegas too :no:

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Hopefully not!

Are you setting you alarm for 6.55am for tomorrows qualifying?

Hopefully my IPTV will be working properly this time although I used my back up instead.

P.S if you ever need a quick link to F1 info I've added a signature, it doesn't give the results away.

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Yes I'll wake. It's staying awake that's the problem :LOL:

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I've been up since 5am so it shouldn't be too bad, I hope!

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What happened to Kimi, he got himself into 2nd place at one point but ended the sprint in 5th

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I wasn't crazy enough to watch the sprint so I'm guessing Ferrari made a rocketship start again. Ferrari are definitely back!

Kimi had to serve a 10 second penalty for causing a collision in the Sprint.

Williams, Cadillac and Aston are currently so obviously the back 3 teams this season until they can fix their issues.

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Kimis penalty was to be served after the sprint though, he actually finished 5th after he got himself into 2nd.

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I'm guessing it was better to serve his time penalty under the safety car.

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:Yikes: Sky Sports F1 YouTube channel seems to have missed a load of action lol

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I've not tried to watch the sprint race so what did they miss?

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It's the highlights. A safety car you said, Kimi dropping to 7th then finishing 5th.

The kids got pole for the race tomorrow. Impressive.

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Yes, Kimi is the youngest person ever to grab pole in a F1 main event.

I got a feeling Max is going to be a miserable grump all season, hopefully the Ferrari guys we do well all season but I am expecting Russell to win WDC based on what I've seen so far but things will likely change.

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Charles to win a championship :woot:

Max in Ferrari red would be ace. Not a repeat of Seb though. :no:

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I would love Lewis to get another one before he retires but if he can't do it then I'm ok with the other Ferrari.

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What a disaster the GP has been for alot of teams so far!

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Good race I'm happy for the winner and it's great to see another Ferrari on the podium.

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Bearman doing great for Haas.

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I had a late night so no chance waking for this. Annoyingly I woke as the race ended.

The kid Kimi has made progress since entering F1. He was all over the place. Can't knock someone that's progressing well :clap:

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Yes he's done well.

It's a shame both McLaren cars failed to make the start as well as Albon and Bortoleto and I hope Aston can fix their biscuit tin of a car because it's a joke.

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There is a story that Aston Martin are looking for a new Team Principal, lead by Adrian.

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Adrian to step down and be replaced by the current Audi boss Wheatley is the current story.

https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/a...ipal/10806482/

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Wasn't he meant to be the angel of the two at red bull?

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What do you mean.

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Adrian Newey and Christian Horner

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What's Wheatley got to do with Horner in this you have confused me. Lol

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Nothing. I meant to say the red bull duo. :o:

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Let's hope Horny doesn't get the job. Lol

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Wheatley leaves Audi amid Aston Martin link.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1...s/ckg05py1zneo

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thenry you asked me in the past why people may have issues with Max because you couldn't see it, here is a good example of how he can behave off the track and it's very unprofessional, so it's not just on track issues people have had with him in the past, he can throw his toys out the pram with anything.

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/20...ess-conference

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I saw that earlier on Sky Sports News. Erm :erm: it's up to him how he feels but yeah I'm thinking it's a good job he's won stuff or he'd look a very miserable person.

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6am qualifying and race this weekend.

*** Note to self..... Remember the clocks go forward one hour! ***

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Qauli will be doable at 6am but not the race, thats 5am depression time :no:

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The Race replay is at 10.55am, I wish catch-up was available on my IPTV, however I've been getting up at 5am all week for work so doing that this weekend won't be too difficult I hope.

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That sounds good :tu:

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Pramface on pole again. He's made great progress. :woot:

Max out in q2 :no:

Ferrari off the pace, normal service resumes :(

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Pram face lol. He's doing great and I would love him to beat George as I like an underdog.

Yes Ferrari are off the space again it seems they're losing time on the straights.

It wasn't too difficult waking up for the Qualifying, tomorrow is going to be harder with the clocks changing though!