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Discussion in 'F1' started by DF1, Dec 13, 2023.

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  1. DF1

    DF1 Two Time F1 World Champ

    Next year's calendar takes shape

    Meanwhile, F1 is nearing the finalisation of its 2026 calendar, which will once again kick off in Melbourne in early March, as has been known for some time. As was the case this year, the Middle Eastern leg of Bahrain and Saudi Arabia will be moved back due to the Islamic holiday of Ramadan, shifting those races to April slots behind China and Japan once more.
    One of the few expected changes over the first half of the season is Imola's disappearance and Canada's move from its current mid-June date to the second half of May. That will logistically make it easier to link up with Miami, although it is understood Miami and Canada will not actually be run back-to-back. To create room for Montreal, Monaco moves to early June from its traditional end-of-May date.

    The second half of the season isn't expected to see major changes other than the addition of Imola's replacement of Madrid at the end of September, with construction work currently under way to get the so-called Madring near the Barajas airport completed in time.

    Meanwhile, Thailand remains the most realistic mid-term option to join the calendar in 2028 or beyond, with the local government and Red Bull Thailand working on a proposed semi-permanent circuit on the outskirts of Bangkok. The ball is in the government's court to put forward a compelling proposal, after its prime minister met with F1 chief Stefano Domenicali in April.

    https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/as-barcelona-fights-for-its-f1-race-how-is-the-2026-calendar-shaping-up/10729477/
     
  2. singletrack

    singletrack F1 Veteran

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    Lighter, smaller, more difficult to drive, better sound, and yes - less downforce. They should probably heavily regulate the diffs as well as they are basically a light version of traction control. Indycar decreased the downforce years ago - it improved the show dramatically, weeded out bad drivers, and expanded viewership.

    If the goal is really the most amazing engineering and fastest speeds, then you will have to take the ham out of the can and also move the crowds away from the track. Neither will improve the show. Racing is ultimately entertainment; not just about constantly decreasing lap times.

    To some extent you see the same with modern road cars. Many of them have become insanely fast, yet they are less entertaining than slower cars from just 10 years ago. Don't let the engineers drive the ship, that's why you have a captain.
     
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  3. schumacherf2006

    schumacherf2006 F1 Veteran
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    Is there anyone who is excited about these new regulations? engines charging batteries while going into a corner?
     
  4. Mitch Alsup

    Mitch Alsup F1 Veteran

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    The current regulations require fuel that is not dissimilar to that found in pumps near the track.

    One could get rid of all the fuel nonsense by having a tanker truck pick a random gasoline station within 50 miles of the race track, load it up, and all cars have to use fuel from that tanker for that weekend. This would put fuel back in the $2-$3 range so a 10× boost in fuel costs would be identical to fuel costs of today.

    But that makes too much sense.
     
  5. Mitch Alsup

    Mitch Alsup F1 Veteran

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    Get rid of 200 Kg
    Get rid of turbos
    Get rid of electric motors, generators, alternators
    mandate a 96" wheelbase
    mandate single plane wings
    mandate convex hull body shapes.
    Done.
     
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  6. william

    william Two Time F1 World Champ
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    You can get those cars from the museums and private collections. Some are still seen in Historic Racing.
    Teams can make redundant 2/3 of their staff, their design office and fabrication shop, also close the wind tunnel.
    The few engineers left can consult the data records from 30 years ago, most of them already in the public domain.
    If they eliminate all progress and dumb down F1, it wont be the "pinacle or motorsport" anymore, but Formula Nostalgia.
     
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  7. TheMayor

    TheMayor Ten Time F1 World Champ
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    NO IMOLA. PLUS MADRID.

    https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/imola-axed-from-2026-f1-calendar-as-madrid-street-race-added/ar-AA1GpB8B


    2026 F1 calendar
    March 8 - Australia, Melbourne

    March 15 - China, Shanghai

    March 29 - Japan, Suzuka

    April 12 - Bahrain, Sakhir

    April 19 - Saudi Arabia, Jeddah

    May 3 - United States, Miami

    May 24 - Canada, Montreal

    June 7 - Monaco

    June 14 - Spain, Barcelona

    June 28 - Austria, Spielberg

    July 5 - Britain, Silverstone

    July 19 - Belgium, Spa-Francorchamps

    July 26 - Hungary, Budapest

    August 23 - Netherlands, Zandvoort

    September 6 - Italy, Monza

    September 13 - Spain, Madrid

    September 27 - Azerbaijan, Baku

    October 11 - Singapore

    October 25 - United States, Austin

    November 1 - Mexico, Mexico City

    November 8 - Brazil, Sao Paulo

    November 21 - United States, Las Vegas

    November 29 - Qatar

    December 6 - Abu Dhabi
     
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  8. DF1

    DF1 Two Time F1 World Champ

    Oh joy warehouse filled 'street' track in Madrid lol.

    Circus instead of Circuits.
     
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  9. DF1

    DF1 Two Time F1 World Champ

    Pulled from BBC F1 Comments:

    The race is in one of the ugliest parts of town. Looping around the 1980s exhibition centre (IFEMA), its carparks and wide, otherwise empty suburbs around it. Apart from tourism throughout race week, there is no gain for the city via legacy infrastructure and investment. It will be one of the least photogenic races on the calendar. As a Madrid resident, it is a difficult thing to support.
     
  10. DF1

    DF1 Two Time F1 World Champ

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  11. dustywusty

    dustywusty Formula Junior
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    Anyone get their friendly salesman email yet? Mine came in yesterday:

    · Australia (March 6-8): TBD

    · China (March 13-15): https://f1experiences.com/2026-chinese-grand-prix/deposit

    · Japan (March 27-29): https://f1experiences.com/2026-japanese-grand-prix/deposit

    · Bahrain (April 10-12): https://f1experiences.com/2026-bahrain-grand-prix

    · Saudi Arabia (April 17-19): https://f1experiences.com/2026-saudi-arabian-grand-prix/deposit

    · Miami (May 1-3): https://f1experiences.com/2026-miami-grand-prix/deposit

    · Canada (May 22-24): Not currently available online, contact me to reserve.

    · Monaco (June 5-7): https://f1experiences.com/2026-monaco-grand-prix/deposit

    · Barcelona (June 12-14): https://f1experiences.com/2026-barcelona-grand-prix/deposit

    · Austria (June 26-28): https://f1experiences.com/2026-austrian-grand-prix/deposit

    · British (July 3-5): https://f1experiences.com/2026-british-grand-prix/deposit

    · Belgium (July 17-19): https://f1experiences.com/2026-belgian-grand-prix/deposit

    · Hungary (July 24-26): https://f1experiences.com/2026-hungarian-grand-prix/deposit

    · Dutch (August 21-23): https://f1experiences.com/2026-dutch-grand-prix/deposit

    · Monza (September 4-6): https://f1experiences.com/2026-italian-grand-prix/deposit

    · Madrid (September 11-13): https://f1experiences.com/2026-spanish-grand-prix/deposit

    · Baku (September 25-27): https://f1experiences.com/2026-azerbaijan-grand-prix/deposit

    · Singapore (September 9-11): TBD

    · Austin (October 23-25): https://f1experiences.com/2026-united-states-grand-prix/deposit

    · Mexico City (October 30- November 1: https://f1experiences.com/2026-mexico-city-grand-prix/deposit

    · Brazil (November 6-8): https://f1experiences.com/2026-brazilian-grand-prix/deposit

    · Las Vegas (November 19-21): TBD

    · Qatar (November 27-29): https://f1experiences.com/2026-qatar-grand-prix/deposit

    · Abu Dhabi (December 4-6): https://f1experiences.com/2026-abu-dhabi-grand-prix/deposit
     

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