F1 Season 2025

[Ahmer Baig]

2026 PU balls up really looks like its given Mercedes powered and RedBull powered cars a seasons worth advantage that can't be clawed back.

Though rumours that Mercedes fuel (Petronas) isn't as efficient as that of Shell or Amraco.

Also Ferrari the only team running steel piston cylinders as they think longer term they can gain more advantages from them than aluminium piston cylinders (lighter).

Such a confusing picture. Someone is going to walk into a WDC ala Brawn and Button.

https://lastwordonsports.com/motors...ondas-secret-weapon-for-2026/#google_vignette

The expectation is that certain fuel suppliers will develop more efficient mixes than others. F1’s regulations allow for freedom in development of this area.

Upon interacting with the engines, fuels from some suppliers could deliver additional horsepower.

This is where Aston Martin can benefit from working with Aramco. Aramco already have experience using sustainable fuels, which they provided to Formula 2 cars last season.

Because of this, Aramco have invested and developed heavily in the 2026 fuels. It is anticipated that Aramco will provide a combustible that generates extra energy and power to the Honda engine.

In a season where manufacturers are working on multiple fronts, this is an area where Aston and Honda can be quietly confident.

Aramco have a backlog of experience in producing reliable and effective sustainable fuels. In this respect, they can prove a valuable weapon in Aston Martin’s arsenal.

 

[dinostar77]

https://lastwordonsports.com/motors...ondas-secret-weapon-for-2026/#google_vignette

The expectation is that certain fuel suppliers will develop more efficient mixes than others. F1’s regulations allow for freedom in development of this area.

Upon interacting with the engines, fuels from some suppliers could deliver additional horsepower.

This is where Aston Martin can benefit from working with Aramco. Aramco already have experience using sustainable fuels, which they provided to Formula 2 cars last season.

Because of this, Aramco have invested and developed heavily in the 2026 fuels. It is anticipated that Aramco will provide a combustible that generates extra energy and power to the Honda engine.

In a season where manufacturers are working on multiple fronts, this is an area where Aston and Honda can be quietly confident.

Aramco have a backlog of experience in producing reliable and effective sustainable fuels. In this respect, they can prove a valuable weapon in Aston Martin’s arsenal.

Cheers mate. The picture is really confusing. It will all come out in the wash in Q3 of the first GP of 2026. No doubt there will be sandbagging during testing.

I think what @Redplane said has merit. Someone may have a advantage of some kind, keeping very quiet about it and focusing the media on the Mercedes/RedBull compression scandal etc.

Though I would be happy to see Alonso win 3rd WDC.

 

[Cheimoon]

The 2026 thread has been created, so closing this one.

https://www.redcafe.net/threads/f1-2026-season.490901/