The August Compromise
An examination of the FIA’s proposed August compression test and how phased enforcement could shape development sequencing in the 2026 Formula 1 reset.
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Formula 1 2026: what Mercedes understands, and Audi is still learning
A post-shakedown analysis of Formula 1’s 2026 regulations, contrasting Mercedes’ continuity with Audi’s reinvention, and explaining why systems understanding will matter more than early speed.
Interim analysis: German works culture explains why the 2026 Formula 1 shakedowns mislead
German works programmes treat 2026 Formula 1 shakedowns as compliance exercises, not performance signals. Early calm reflects control, not competitive order.
RACE REPORT: 2025 Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix
Neither Mercedes-AMG nor Sauber broke through at Monaco, with Russell 11th, Antonelli 18th, Bortoleto 14th, and Hülkenberg 16th. Team tactics, slow pace, and tyre regulations defined a Grand Prix short on action and opportunities for German-powered teams.
QUALIFYING REPORT: 2025 Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix
Mercedes-AMG endured a disastrous Monaco qualifying, with neither car reaching Q3, while Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber managed only P13 and P16. Lewis Hamilton received a three-place grid penalty for impeding Max Verstappen.
PREVIEW: 2025 Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix
Monaco 2025: Russell leads Mercedes’ reset, Audi’s structure takes shape, and the two-stop rule adds strategy to F1’s toughest race. German engineering influence is growing!