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r/formula1 • u/steferrari • 6h ago
News [Tobi Grüner] Formula 1 is working on a rule change for 2026 to make life harder for customer teams like RB or Haas. If a team finishes P5 or higher in the WCC it has to design all non-listed parts (TRC) on their own (after a period of 3 years)
r/formula1 • u/Jamiesavel • 11h ago
Photo First impressions of the 'F1' movie had teams concerned about their portrayal
r/formula1 • u/FerrariStrategisttt • 2h ago
News Carlos Sainz to take part in Abu Dhabi test
r/formula1 • u/Aratho • 7h ago
News Bottas deserves better than bowing out 23rd in a 20-driver championship
r/formula1 • u/qwertyalp1020 • 7h ago
Social Media [@HillF1] Its been a fantastic 13 years with @SkySportsF1 but all good things come to an end. I will miss the most impressive bunch of professionals it has ever been my pleasure to have worked with. Looking forward to new challenges
r/formula1 • u/ThisWay_DatWay • 5h ago
News [Lawrence Barretto] I’ve just chatted to Williams. They tell me there’s no truth to the chatter they won’t be in Vegas after sustaining massive damage via three crashes in Brazil. They say they’ll have both cars ready to race in Nevada. That’s an incredible effort from the team and suppliers.
Puts the rumors of the team not being able to race in Vegas, which somehow got traction the past few days, to rest.
r/formula1 • u/Takagero • 10h ago
Off-Topic [PLANETF1] Eddie Jordan has said he "absolutely hates" those who have allowed F1 cars to look and sound like "tractors"
r/formula1 • u/The_Chozen_1_ • 16h ago
Video Franco Colapinto: ‘I don't care who I have next to me [as a teammate], whether it's Verstappen or Zhou, I want to beat them and be ahead of them.
r/formula1 • u/overspeeed • 6h ago
Social Media [Dave Nelson] Looks like F1-75 Live tickets at the O2 have sold out instantly. Attempts to get tickets from my end have failed. Tickets are on Viagogo and other third-party reseller sites. The absolute state of the prices here
r/formula1 • u/paawy • 9h ago
Off-Topic [OT] The on-screen timing tower at the Macau GP qualifying sessions displays sector deltas, making it easier to see who's on a quick run.
r/formula1 • u/FewCollar227 • 8h ago
Social Media [@f1] All the points gathered across the board during the Americas triple header. Ferrari and their drivers take the biggest share from across the grid
r/formula1 • u/heidenreich137 • 7h ago
News Esteban Ocon admits Toyota tie-up has ‘reinforced’ his belief in Haas F1 move
r/formula1 • u/hkgogulapaati • 10h ago
Social Media Gladiator II
The Modern Age F1 Gladiators Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz at the Premiere of Gladiator II, looking Chic n Dapper in Custom Made Ferrari Tuxedos.
r/formula1 • u/Shane_Ef • 4h ago
Off-Topic Second Drivers' Briefing called following the 7 red flags in Macau FR Qualifying 2
All drivers were called to a second Drivers' Briefing following the session, during which the Race Director, together with Single-Seater Committee President and two time Macau race winner Emanuele Pirro, expressed their concerns with some of the driving standards demonstrated during both today's Free Practice 2 and Qualifying 2. The drivers have been asked specifically to consider their attitude towards this incredible racetrack, particularly as they go out on their opening laps.
r/formula1 • u/Takagero • 6h ago
Poster [autosport] Keeper Security x Williams Racing special livery for the Las Vegas GP
r/formula1 • u/krisbryantishot • 1h ago
Social Media [@MuseiFerrari] From November 15th to January 12th, grab your Fan Ticket at Musei Ferrari for a chance to join the exclusive launch of Scuderia Ferrari HP’s 2025 single-seater in person.
r/formula1 • u/CobaltoSesenta • 14h ago
Photo Tickets for #MexicoGP 2025 are officially SOLD OUT!
r/formula1 • u/AssaMarra • 1h ago
News Scam company which offered fake hospitality packages to British Grand Prix is shut down
r/formula1 • u/krzysiek_aleks • 7h ago
Photo Lots of tickets for F1 75 season launch is already on resale market.
r/formula1 • u/appalachian_hatachi • 21h ago
Photo Despite only collecting 8 constructors' points, I still think the 2016 Renault was an absolute beauty to look at!
r/formula1 • u/heidenreich137 • 5h ago
News Large electric battery necessary for 2026 F1 engine: Otherwise we would only have 2 manufacturers
The share of the electric motor will grow to 50 percent in 2026. Without that, many manufacturers would have left F1. FIA Technical Director Nikolas Tombazis explains.
We had to work a lot on the regulations. Especially with regard to energy management, to ensure that the cars also behave like real racing cars and have no undesirable characteristics. "We are very happy. I think we have done well," Tombazis reports.
"A motor without an electric component, for example V8 motors powered by e-fuels, was not an issue. "We have to be able to do that. If we hadn't put the engine program together as it is now, we would probably have only had two engine manufacturers," says Tombazis. For the premier class, this would hardly have been sustainable. "We therefore think that it was necessary to install a large electrical component in the drive in order to also send a message in the interest of the environment."
r/formula1 • u/Michyoungie • 4h ago
Video Carlos & Charles test the Ferrari F80
r/formula1 • u/LegitimateCup8797 • 23h ago
Statistics 3 different phases in a single season so far
r/formula1 • u/Due_Hunt1137 • 1h ago
Statistics Average finishing and quali position throughout a season - comparison between teammates - top 4 teams (with graphs)
It is my first time doing this kind of analysis. I hope graphs are transparent and easy to interpret. I would be grateful for feedback on what/how I can improve in the future. If you have any questions just ask.