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Teams use custom wheel rim designs from suppliers like Enkei or OZ Racing to manipulate tire heat and pressure. Mario Isola notes that the historical pressure delta of two psi is no longer accurate, with most teams now estimating a delta of only one psi for the 2026 season.
Lando Norris secured a dominant victory in Singapore, leading every lap to finish 20.9 seconds ahead of Max Verstappen. While Norris maintains a strong qualifying advantage over Oscar Piastri, Charles Leclerc seeks technical upgrades to resolve his recent qualifying difficulties.
The FIA is tightening rear wing deflection tests to prevent aeroelasticity exploitation. Following analysis from the Shanghai Grand Prix, the effective slot gap limit has been set at 0.75mm to maintain aerodynamic consistency.
Haas will maintain its Ferrari engine partnership through 2028, providing stability ahead of new power unit regulations. Meanwhile, Ayao Komatsu opposes Audi's request for special financial exemptions due to high operating costs in Switzerland.
FIA tire pressure monitoring systems provide real-time carcass temperature and pressure data to help teams manage Pirelli C2, C3, and C4 compounds. Engineers analyze these readings to optimize one-stop and two-stop strategies amidst the high lateral loads of Zandvoort.
Max Verstappen faces a potential race ban with 11 penalty points, while Charles Leclerc received a €10,000 fine for swearing in Mexico. The FIA stewards show varying levels of leniency between the two drivers regarding misconduct and on-track incidents.
The FIA manages technical regulations for Formula One and various other racing disciplines including Formula E and the World Endurance Championship. Mohammed Ben Sulayem serves as the president of the organization overseeing these diverse sporting and mobility functions.
FIA calibration of overtaking zones at Jeddah ignores how 2026 active aerodynamics cause downforce oscillations. The shift between Z-mode and X-mode creates aerodynamic platform instability that complicates stability during Manual Override boosts.
FIA safety protocols for the BSR Electric Karting Championship mandate specific CO2 extinguishers and fiberglass blankets for garage protection. These measures follow investigations into the Valencia battery fire involving a DS Penske car to prevent thermal runaway propagation.
The shift to SECU logic control for 2026 active aerodynamics creates significant safety risks, such as sudden aerodynamic balance shifts at 320kph. Sensor errors could trigger a False Positive Safety Lockout, forcing cars into high-drag modes and impacting team development budgets.
The 2026 power units shift to a 50/50 split between the engine and 350kW MGU-K electric power. This change forces drivers to manage energy depletion and regenerative braking to avoid clipping on the 2.2km Baku straight.
Lando Norris secured the 2026 drivers' championship after a season-long battle with Oscar Piastri, who matched him with seven race wins each. This internal competition propelled McLaren to its first constructors' title since 1998.