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Loïc Serra leads the technical supervision for Ferrari's 2026 SF-26 project as the team prepares for major regulatory changes. Development focuses on power unit energy recovery, chassis balance, and tire management to maintain competitiveness against rivals.
The 350kW MGU-K introduces massive retarding torque to the rear axle, requiring a brake-by-wire system to adjust mechanical caliper pressure. This algorithm maintains consistent rear braking force by compensating for electrical harvesting to prevent instability.
Williams relies on Mercedes-Benz engine mapping to manage a 75kg/hr fuel flow limit and 50/50 power split under 2026 regulations. This collaboration aims to optimize thermal efficiency and energy deployment for high-speed tracks like Monza.
The FIA is replacing the dual fuel flow measurement sensor setup with a single Allengra device featuring integrated ultrasonic sensors for encrypted data. This transition aims to simplify technical monitoring of power units while maintaining strict oversight of fuel consumption.
The 2026 Formula 1 regulations introduce Overtake Mode, which provides 0.5 megajoules of electrical energy to drivers within one second of a rival. This system replaces the traditional DRS with a power-based deployment to facilitate overtaking.
Red Bull Racing faces a performance ceiling due to the FIA's ADUO system, which freezes their benchmark Red Bull Ford DM01 engine. The team must now balance a $215 million cost cap while shifting development resources toward the 2027 challenger.
The 2026 Formula 1 regulations mandate a 50/50 power split between the engine and electrical energy, forcing drivers to prioritize battery harvesting at high-speed corners like Suzuka. Aston Martin faces additional challenges due to a 1.5 second per lap deficit caused by Honda engine vibrations.
New energy-based fuel flow limits of 3000Mj/hr and a reduced 70kg race fuel allowance force a strategic trade-off between engine performance and car agility. Haas must balance Ferrari engine efficiency with Kevin Magnussen's fuel load management at the Yas Marina Circuit.
The 2026 power unit features a 4 MJ battery capacity that depletes in 11.43 seconds of full power. This energy constraint causes super clipping, where Lewis Hamilton noted cars arrive 20 to 30 km/h slower into braking zones due to reduced deployment.
The FIA is managing technical sensor calibration to address neurological impairment caused by mechanical energy from the Honda RA626H power unit. New oscillation metrics using earpiece accelerometer data aim to prevent dangerous vertical movements and driver physical distress.
The FIA updated 2026 technical regulations to address safety and performance issues following feedback from drivers like George Russell. Key changes include reducing maximum battery recharge from 8MJ to 7MJ and increasing peak superclip power to 350kW to improve car handling.
Ferrari engineers utilize advanced electronic management to control 350kW of MGU-K electrical boost in the SF-26. New push-rod suspension and a rotating rear wing design aim to improve lateral grip by 3 percent and reduce drag during high-speed deployment.