The 2026 Formula 1 World Championship thread

[Joszef Kiprich]

Russell not on the podium with that rocket ship is an utter disgrace.

[Ayirasi]

Guts dropped into my butt when the SC came out, but I'm very pleased with Oscar getting a podium in his "first" race.

If the McLarens can be reliable, maybe they can chip away at Ferrari in the WCC. Hopehopehope.

[Nederbelg]

I did not even bother to watch

[Joszef Kiprich]

https://www.planetf1.com/news/fia-st...-bearman-crash

Even the FIA sees that this can't continue any longer. The qualifying adjustment for Japan was a big nothing burger. The Bearman crash was exactly what most drivers warned about, except Russell, who all of a sudden wasn't that vocal after this race. Could've ended a lot worse for Ollie. 99% of the overtakes today were due to shitty starts are immediately undone on the next turn. FIA knows they must intervene because a lot of fans will turn their back at the sport. If people wanted a glorified Formula E, just take a look at that viewership or empty stands during those race weekends.
Since the mid eighties I've been watching every practice, qualification and race if they were on TV. This year I have to do my best to convince myself to watch the race.
The only thing they did right was the aero part this year.

[hellhamster]

Didn't watch the race, I only caught the Bearman crash, absolutely preposterous. He got lucky he got out mostly intact.

Imagine a crash by avoiding a car in front that moves 30% slower out of a blind turner at death traps like Baku or Monaco, because of "new rules". Driver would probably end up either dead or severely injured. We are honestly lucky it happened at a safe part of Suzuka, and even that one was sketchy.

I would lawyer up if I were Bearman in all honesty. Fuck the FIA.

[En Sabah Nur]

Max Verstappen loses right-hand man Gianpiero Lambiase to McLaren

Slightly dramatic title since its not happening until 2028, but that's a big deal in my book. Big deal for Max, too, tbh.

[Nederbelg]

Max Verstappen loses right-hand man Gianpiero Lambiase to McLaren

Slightly dramatic title since its not happening until 2028, but that's a big deal in my book. Big deal for Max, too, tbh.

If things stay like they are, Max will be gone from F1 by then too.