Compared to last year, the 2026 Formula 1 cars should be shorter, narrower and lighter. However, reducing the weight proves to be a huge challenge. Williams has confirmed that it has not yet reached the new minimum weight. Mercedes is reportedly having the same problems. The cars of the upcoming F1 season will therefore be … Read more
Several F1 teams fear that Mercedes and Red Bull Powertrains have found a way to bring the compression ratio closer to 18:1 while driving, while still staying within the rules in the static test. The 2026 engine rules require a compression ratio of 16:1, compared to 18:1 last year. This ratio is always measured at … Read more
Rolex Daytona: Roger Federer presents an absolute rarity of watches Roger Federer proves once again that he is not only an exceptional phenomenon on the tennis court, but also belongs to the absolute world class when it comes to style and watchmaking. At the presentation of the new Mercedes S-Class, the tennis legend was spotted … Read more
Seven of the eleven teams in the 2026 paddock took to the track this Monday in Catalonia, during a first day of private testing held behind closed doors, without the public or journalists. Seven of the eleven Formula 1 teams ran their 2026 single-seater, which meets new technical regulations, on Monday during the very first … Read more
Mercedes presented the car with which it will compete for the constructors and drivers title, with the duo it has had this past 2025: … the British George Russell and the Italian Kimi Antonelli. The German team, without prior notice, revealed the design of the W17 through social networks, which the department comments could be … Read more
Mercedes which unveiled on Thursday the first images of its new car which will compete in the F1 World Championship this season. The German team’s new car, called W17 (for the 17th season since the brand’s return to F1 in 2010), still displays its silver color, combined with black and a touch of turquoise in … Read more
The FBI lists Ryan Wedding as its top ten most wanted criminals. The investigators describe the former Olympic starter as a “modern version” of Pablo Escobar and are on his trail. This results in amazing discoveries. His feeling for snow brought the Canadian Ryan Wedding first to the sporting Olympus and then to the hell … Read more
Of Daniel Sparisci The new season was anticipated by a controversy between manufacturers over the power units due to a regulatory gap on the compression ratio With less than a month to go until the Barcelona tests, the new Formula 1 cars have never taken to the track and yet controversy and suspicions are already … Read more
The next chapter begins around the alleged ‘trick’ of Mercedes and Red Bull Powertrains for their engines. Various media previously reported that the two engine manufacturers have found a way to adjust the compression ratio of their power sources without violating the technical rules. It has now emerged that Red Bull Powertrains reportedly learned this … Read more
Between all the important news, it’s easy to miss a few things. Don’t worry, F1Maximaal.nl will keep you informed of all the sense and nonsense from the world of Formula 1 in the Meanwhile in F1 section. Verstappen passes his knowledge test with flying colors Max Verstappen is considered one of, if not the best … Read more