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sports1 month ago•8 min saved

Spa exposes the 2026 F1 energy balancing act

Spa-Francorchamps will be a defining test for the 2026 F1 energy strategy, as long straights and fast corners push drivers to split battery deployment across the lap. Alonso and Norris warn that aggressive energy use could ruin sectors, with teams anticipating 'super clipping' on key run-ins while balancing downforce choices. With power units delivering roughly 540hp (versus F2’s ~610hp), energy management will shape both strategy and performance, keeping Spa from being a pure speed test. McLaren and Williams flag a difficult, energy-sensitive weekend, and the race also marks Spa’s absence in 2027 due to rotation (returning in 2028 with a 60-40 split favoring combustion).

via Autosport|

#2026-regulations #energy-management #f1

formula-16 months ago•14 min saved

Hamilton tops final day as Mercedes leads Barcelona shakedown mileage

Lewis Hamilton set the final-day unofficial fastest lap (1:16.348) as Mercedes led the Barcelona shakedown with the week’s most mileage (over 500 laps across three days) in a mileage-focused prelude to Bahrain. Charles Leclerc topped the morning times (1:16.653) with Lando Norris (1:16.594) and Oscar Piastri close behind before Hamilton sealed top spot after a late switch to soft tyres. Ferrari engines were second in mileage and Red Bull Ford Powertrains third, with Max Verstappen returning on Friday for 69 laps (best 1:18.285) after Isack Hadjar’s crash earlier in the week. Aston Martin drew attention for its distinctive sidepod/engine-cover design; Williams were absent due to production delays, while Haas, Audi and Cadillac also ran. No red flags interrupted the day as teams prepare for Bahrain on 11–13 February.

via Autosport|

#barcelona-shakedown #formula-1 #lewis-hamilton

sports3 years ago•3 min saved

Aston Martin's Honda partnership: The key to success.

Aston Martin owner Lawrence Stroll has hailed the partnership with Honda as the "final piece in the jigsaw" in establishing them as a title-winning outfit. Honda announced that they will be making a full-scale return to the sport in 2026 and have made the decision to partner with Aston Martin as a full power unit works supplier. Stroll believes joining forces with Honda will help them make the step towards fighting for the title and establish Aston Martin as a top team capable of winning titles.

via Formula 1|

#aston-martin #formula-1 #honda

motorsports3 years ago•8 min saved

Aston Martin and Honda's F1 Partnership: Challenges and Opportunities.

Aston Martin's decision to switch to Honda power units in 2026 was driven by the desire to be in charge of its own destiny in terms of power unit supply, according to Aston Martin Performance Technologies CEO Martin Whitmarsh. The move will allow the team to fully integrate its chassis and power unit packages, which is seen as crucial under the next set of regulations. The decision also takes away the necessity to share a power unit and other associated parts with a key rival, which creates an "incompatibility," according to Whitmarsh.

via Motorsport.com|

#aston-martin #f1 #honda

sports3 years ago•4 min saved

Aston Martin and Honda team up for F1 return in 2026.

Honda will return to Formula 1 in 2026 as the works power unit supplier to Aston Martin, after leaving the sport at the end of 2021. Honda was enticed by the requirement to use 100% sustainable fuels and the greater focus on electrical power, as it delivered synergies with the automotive company's goals. Honda will work with Aston Martin to develop an engine bespoke for the team, while Mercedes will continue to supply Aston Martin with power units, plus the gearbox and rear suspension, until the end of 2025.

via Formula 1|

#aston-martin #formula-1 #honda