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What to expect from new F1 season
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Cadillac enters Formula 1 as the 11th team with drivers Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas. The 2026 season introduces significant changes in car design, power balance, and race regulations.
- Cadillac officially enters Formula 1 as the 11th team, with Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas as their drivers for the new season
- The new cars are shorter, narrower, and lighter. They feature flatter floors and simplified wings that reduce downforce and increase ride height
- The power balance shifts dramatically this season. There is a 50% split between internal combustion and electric power, using 100% advanced sustainable fuel
- The traditional DRS system is replaced by overtake mode. This allows drivers to unlock additional electrical power when they are within one second of the car ahead
- Active aerodynamics are introduced this season. Both front and rear wings can adjust in designated zones to enhance straight-line speed and reduce drag
- Spain will host two races this season. A new Madrid circuit is scheduled for September, adding unpredictability to the championship
- Racing Bulls welcomes rookie Arvid Lindblad. This marks a significant change as the 2026 season represents a complete reboot for Formula 1