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Fans to Hear 'New Soundscape' in '26, Says Mercedes
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While Formula 1 is approaching its last two rounds before the summer break, Toto Wolff has suggested that Mercedes could already shift its attention to next season. After Spa-Francorchamps this weekend, then Budapest, the teams will observe a mandatory truce of two weeks, allowing the staff to make a well-deserved cut. With a fight for the title now out of reach and major technical changes planned in 2026, Mercedes seems to favor anticipation. A…
Fans Must Adapt To Strange 2026 F1 Engine Sound
Mercedes engine boss Hywel Thomas says Formula 1 fans will need to get used to a “completely new soundscape” when the next-generation power units debut in 2026. While the new engines will retain the 1.6-litre V6 format and drop the MGU-H, the most noticeable change from trackside may be how the cars sound, particularly in unexpected parts of the lap. “Normally, the engines run at low revs when braking and cornering,” Thomas explained. “In the fu…
Formula 1 News: Fans must adapt to strange 2026 F1 engine sound
(GMM) Mercedes engine boss Hywel Thomas (pictured) says Formula 1 fans will need to get used to a “strange engine sound in corners” when the next-generation power units debut in … Read More The post Formula 1 News: Fans must adapt to strange 2026 F1 engine sound appeared first on AutoRacing1.com.
Fans must adapt to strange 2026 F1 engine sound
Jul.24 Mercedes engine boss Hywel Thomas says Formula 1 fans will need to get used to a 'completely new soundscape' when the next-generation power units debut in 2026. While the new engines will retain the 1.6-litre V6 format and drop the MGU-H, the most noticeable change from trackside may be how the cars sound – particularly in...
How the new engine formula coming in 2026 will change F1
Formula 1 is, quite literally, gearing up for its new regulations for next year, and they are proving to be a challenge for its Original Engine Manufacturers. Whilst F1 will continue to use V6 hybrid engines in its new era, the change comes from the more equal split in usage of its traditional combustion components and electric motor. Regardless of whether it is a returning OEM like Honda, a brand-new one like Audi, or existing ones like Mercede…
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