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F1 2026 before its judges: time for the first verdict
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Since the dawn of time Formula 1The battle between idealists and pragmatists has never ceased, with varying degrees of intensity depending on the regulations imposed. The latest one is no exception, except that this time it strikes at the very core of piloting. Where the former see it as an attack on the discipline's DNA, the latter speak of a simple evolution of the species. What remains unchanged, however, is that the most vehement are the ones who get the most. Quid murderous judgments of Max Verstappen (Red Bull), Fernando Al
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vincent moyet
17/04/2026 at 04:57 a.m.
Since F1 wants to be entertaining, there's one undeniable argument: overtaking on a straight like you'd pass a truck on the motorway is far less spectacular than pulling out, slamming on the brakes, locking the wheels, and putting the car sideways to keep it on the track. And we know how to do that: reduce the weight of the cars, lessen the influence of aerodynamics to eliminate turbulence. But the major manufacturers want to sell their technology to the general public, so to appease the crowds, they offer artificial and fleeting "overtakes" on the straights.
Paul Lucas
17/04/2026 at 09:10 a.m.
And so, as always, with every change in the definition of the cars, and modifications to the rules, it's chaos... sad truth!