Formula One 2026

[arch101]

Is anyone as interested as I am in the new F1 season? I swear, with these regulations, the first corner in Australia is a complete crapshoot. At the moment, it appears that the slightest mistake in energy harvesting or usage can cost 10 places. I'll be watching this weeks test very closely. Only 3 weeks to go until the season starts.

 

[SithHappens]

Is anyone as interested as I am in the new F1 season? I swear, with these regulations, the first corner in Australia is a complete crapshoot. At the moment, it appears that the slightest mistake in energy harvesting or usage can cost 10 places. I'll be watching this weeks test very closely. Only 3 weeks to go until the season starts.

Can't wait for the new season. Will be interesting to see what racing is like, Verstappen isn't happy with the cars.

Noises are Mercedes could be the one to beat although they may not if they are ruled against over their engine.

Personally hope Lewis and the Ferrari have it in them to challenge, let him get the 8th title the FIA robbed him of in 21.

 

[Aragorn]

How do you feel about Apple TV being the exclusive broadcaster in the USA for five years?

 

[SithHappens]

Its only available on Sky in the UK. Used to be on free to air but sadly no more.

 

[PlainSimpleJoel]

Here it screens on Channel 10 (for the Australian Grand Prix only) and the rest is screened on Fox Sports and Kayo.

Watching Practice Session 3 - there was a crash from Antonelli caused a delay. Charles Lecleric has been the fastest. Didn't get a full session due to a crash in Formula 3 and this Antonelli crash. Qualifying is still at 4pm (it's 1:42pm here now). Practise as just resumed.

The Australian is the only one I watch live. I generally try and check the highlights after the race.

The session is now over - Russell has the fastest time.

 

[SithHappens]

The Mercedes looks a chunk faster than their rivals

Russell and Antonelli front row

 

[PlainSimpleJoel]

So the race is about to start and on the warm up lap - Oscar Piastri went out on turn 4.

I think Russell will win.

 

[SithHappens]

Actually enjoyed it today , good win for George

 

[arch101]

The race was pretty good by recent F1 standards. Ferrari blew the strategy again, but what else is new? There was passing and the new tech is interesting so far. I see no difference on Apple to what I had on F1TV, except that I save the F1TV bill, which is fine with me.

 

[SithHappens]

2 races removed from the calendar because of Trumps illegal war in the middle east.

 

[SithHappens]

A lot of complaints about the new cars but I think the 1st 2 races have been good.

 

[DarthTimon]

I've so far only caught the highlights, so can't make a definitive judgement as to the quality of the new rules. In terms of results, I'm hoping to see Ferrari close up on Mercedes, so Hamilton might have a real crack at the 8th title he, in my opinion, deserves. Hope is not the same as realistic expectation, so I suspect the title race will be strictly between George and Kimi, with George's experience paying off.

I also think Alonso may call it quits, if not during the season then certainly at the end. If he's having to let go of the steering wheel due to discomfort, how awful must that Aston Martin be?!

 

[SithHappens]

I've so far only caught the highlights, so can't make a definitive judgement as to the quality of the new rules. In terms of results, I'm hoping to see Ferrari close up on Mercedes, so Hamilton might have a real crack at the 8th title he, in my opinion, deserves. Hope is not the same as realistic expectation, so I suspect the title race will be strictly between George and Kimi, with George's experience paying off.

I also think Alonso may call it quits, if not during the season then certainly at the end. If he's having to let go of the steering wheel due to discomfort, how awful must that Aston Martin be?!

The only thing that might affect the Mercedes is the regulation around the engine 'trick' they have is being reviewed in August so if any changes this could make things closer

 

[arch101]

Well, so far, I'm pretty happy with the quality of the racing. There are some nice battles up and down through the field. I think, though, that Mercedes and Ferrari seem to have the best handle on the package, by far. How embarrassing for Honda.