P1racenews AI automatic summary:
The F1 2026 season, which will be run under a fresh set of technical regulations, is inching ever closer.
“Mercedes F1 team principal Toto Wolff is anticipating speeds of up to 400 km/h for the 2026 cars.
Significant changes to power units and chassis regulations are expected, with a major boost in electric output.
Active aerodynamics systems will enhance straight-line speed by adjusting the wings to reduce drag.
Wolff predicts the F1 top speed record will be broken next year as cars are tested in simulators.
Development driver Felipe Drugovich praised the car’s cornering abilities, likening the experience to sitting on a rocket.
Some F1 drivers worry the new cars will not be enjoyable to drive, potentially impacting the racing excitement.
Wolff refrains from criticizing the new designs, highlighting that the cars are still under development.”
