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F1MATHS: What does the telemetry reveal about the 2026 F1 car?

The comparison between Kimi Antonelli’s 2026 Miami Grand Prix pole lap (1:27.798) and Max Verstappen’s 2025 pole lap (1:26.204) offers one of the clearest early illustrations of how the all‑new 2026 Formula One regulations have reshaped car behaviour. The telemetry traces — speed, delta, throttle and gear — show consistent, quantifiable differences between the final generation of the 2022–25 cars and the first iteration of the 2026 machines. The first major distinction appears immediately at the start of the lap. The 2026 car begins its qualifying run at a noticeably lower initial speed, a direct consequence of the new hybrid energy rules. Drivers now start the lap with a...
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