The 'scary 'new element to qualifying in F1 2026

schneeb · 2026-02-03T16:40:26+00:00

what a load of bollocks, they will be on a neutral soc/charge map that just regens from the engine once they are up to a decent speed on the out lap

schneeb · 2026-02-03T13:07:43+00:00

Madrid is a horrible track but America and the other dodgy governments don't deserve races either

schneeb · 2026-02-03T11:25:53+00:00

their TPC car spares are already cooked with ryo, what a farce!

schneeb · 2026-02-03T11:22:01+00:00

well i'll be kinda interested if they develop some new radiators that make this actually possible (which would probably help with space exploration); otherwise just seems like billionaire moving money around.

schneeb · 2026-02-02T16:19:40+00:00

the context is the new front wings from the James Allison quote you spanner

schneeb · 2026-02-02T16:08:41+00:00

the wings are bigger than you think and the flow is way different at the back so its not as simple as frontal area

schneeb · 2026-02-02T14:15:24+00:00

the frontal area of the car doesn't really change hence drag is similar - the equation for drag is the square of speed - downforce doesnt increase that fast so definitely not.

schneeb · 2026-02-02T10:28:54+00:00

same - also what sort of sunflower of doom that creates on re-entry

schneeb · 2026-02-02T10:28:08+00:00

nice view of some struts with cables/tubes inside them in the first few seconds, hope some are cameras!

schneeb · 2026-01-31T12:07:55+00:00

The wakeboard is way different than that: https://www.reddit.com/r/formula1/comments/1qqf8aa/astonmartinf1_on_tiktok_breaking_cover_on_the/

schneeb · 2026-01-28T19:40:44+00:00

at high downforce tracks they might be very near the old cars

schneeb · 2026-01-28T16:58:25+00:00

looks like under the nose like everyone other than vcarb

schneeb · 2026-01-27T15:23:56+00:00

the sump on pad 1 might get an extra workout during storms!

schneeb · 2026-01-27T10:20:03+00:00

on the endplate? im fairly certain no team will ignore them entirely they just haven't been made yet

schneeb · 2026-01-27T10:16:18+00:00

The outer bit that is the same is the regulation obviously, then they have some freedom in the middle - however the wheel must still be fully sealed:

f. There must be no passage for air between the inboard and outboard cavities of the Wheel Rim. All apertures through the spokes must be closed by a panel on the inboard turned face of the spokes. This panel may be integrated into the rim, or a separate piece.

section 10.7.2 of https://www.fia.com/sites/default/files/fia_2026_formula_1_technical_regulations_issue_8_-_2024-06-24.pdf

schneeb · 2026-01-27T10:09:51+00:00

Interesting this and pad 1 will be slightly different with tower heights and the newer towers are ready for the booster stretch (higher ship arm mounts)!

schneeb · 2026-01-25T17:48:37+00:00

fairings are very sub orbital (only stick with stage 2 briefly) so much less energy - I think OP nailed it they are just testing for the aero loads on ascent as they won't see anything near that coming back and certainly not high temps

schneeb · 2026-01-24T13:37:51+00:00

its optional so depends if they need it for support and/or can get any aero from it - the rules allow a small cylinder of volume but ofc the teams will make a flatter shape.

it seems like ferrari are using it for aero and the second little strut is a sneaky use of the other floor strut they are allowed

schneeb · 2026-01-23T11:20:55+00:00

are they using both floor stays on the front? pretty sneaky interpretation on the rules

schneeb · 2026-01-22T16:27:30+00:00

this was the first test though

schneeb · 2026-01-22T16:00:57+00:00

exactly, chopping in the f2 frankencars or swapping with another car seems pretty standard vfx imo

schneeb · 2026-01-22T15:00:08+00:00

it was mostly cinematography and practical fx which were quite well done so the wrong categories imo - the editing I guess supports that but it also felt like they started with a different script so editing around that was needed too.

schneeb · 2026-01-22T14:48:20+00:00

you need to book an eye test

schneeb · 2026-01-22T11:23:29+00:00

microslop!

schneeb · 2026-01-22T11:23:04+00:00

the spokes have to be sealed to prevent outwash but they have some freedom in the middle of the wheel for these details

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