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7 articles · Race strategy & technical analysis
Does Kimi Antonelli need to become Formula 1 World Champion in 2026?
Strategy & Analysis/10 min read

Alpine - In the Ascendancy or a Flashpoint Moment?

Briatore is back, Colapinto is rising, Gucci is arriving, and Alpine’s long-running search for stability may finally be reaching a defining moment.

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by Thiemo Albers-Daly · May 31, 2026
Does Kimi Antonelli need to become Formula 1 World Champion in 2026?
Strategy & Analysis/6 min read

Does Kimi Antonelli need to become Formula 1 World Champion in 2026?

After a third straight Grand Prix victory in Miami, Kimi Antonelli's rise is becoming a question of expectation, pressure, and whether anything short of a 2026 title will be enough.

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by Thiemo Albers-Daly · May 6, 2026
Formula 1 in 2026 — Paradigm Shifts & World Building
Strategy & Analysis/8 min read

Formula 1 in 2026 - Paradigm Shifts & World Building

After the opening three rounds of the 2026 season, early performance trends are beginning to take shape across the grid - from Mercedes' resurgence to growing pressure on established frontrunners and the rise of new contenders.

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by Thiemo Albers-Daly · April 21, 2026
Suzuka
Strategy & Analysis/6 min read

Suzuka: The Lap Is Written at the Entry

At Suzuka, the defining phase of the lap comes before the apex. How the car is placed on entry sets the tone for everything that follows through the sequence.

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by Olga Ganay · March 8, 2026
Melbourne Shanghai
Strategy & Analysis/7 min read

Power, Not Downforce: What Melbourne and Shanghai Really Proved

After the first two races of 2026, early patterns are emerging. Mercedes leads with strong energy management, while Red Bull and McLaren face reliability challenges.

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by Olga Ganay and Thiemo Albers-Daly · Feb 28, 2026
Formula 1 Returns
Strategy & Analysis/5 min read

Formula 1 Returns: What Can We Expect in 2026?

A look ahead at the new season - new regulations, new teams, and the questions that will define Formula 1 in 2026.

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by Thiemo Albers-Daly · March 4, 2026
F1 New Rules
Strategy & Analysis/5 min read

F1 New Rules for 2026: Smaller Cars and a New Technical Era

The most radical regulation changes in years - smaller cars, new power units, and what it all means for the competitive order.

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by Olga Ganay · March 3, 2026