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Simulators: the invisible weapon of the F1 2026 revolution
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The new regulation introduces a paradigm shift. The rise of hybridization, with a significantly increased share of electrical energy, necessitates much more precise management of energy flows.
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vincent moyet
07/04/2026 at 12:36 a.m.
That's exactly what I was going to say! One has to wonder if the exorbitant price of such a machine actually reduces costs. Not to mention that it's still just a simulation and can sometimes mislead teams. So, ultimately, it's money down the drain.
Yves-Henri RANDIER
05/04/2026 at 01:06 a.m.
Simulators are indispensable in modern F1, supposedly to reduce costs, but is that really the case, especially since simulation never truly replaces the track? Are unlimited simulator hours better than old-school testing when teams tore up the tarmac at Paul Ricard, Maranello, Silverstone, Barcelona, Jerez, Kyalami, and other circuits?