F1 liveries and tech spec round-up 2026

Key Technical Specifications & Features

• Engine: 1.6-litre V6 turbocharged hybrid with enhanced sustainable fuel usage.
• Hybrid Power: MGU-K increased to 350kW, with the ERS-H removed.
• Aerodynamics: Active aero with movable front and rear wings, plus reduced, partially flat floors.
• Chassis & Dimensions: Reduced width (1900mm) and wheelbase (3400mm) for increased agility.
• Suspension: Front pull-rod system with a significant anti-dive, rear push-rod system.
• Gearbox: Independent gearbox casing, using Ferrari internal components.
• Weight: Minimum weight reduced to 768kg.
• Wheels: 18-inch Pirelli tires, with narrower front tires. 

McLaren MCL40

2026 McLaren (MCL40) Technical Specifications

• Chassis & Dimensions:
  • Weight: Minimum weight reduced by 30kg to 768kg.
  • Wheelbase: Reduced by 200mm to a maximum of 3400mm, making the car significantly shorter.
  • Width: Narrower by 100mm (1900mm total).
  • Suspension: The MCL40 features pushrod suspension both front and rear, chosen for aerodynamic and weight-saving benefits.
  • Nose/Safety: Features a two-stage nose design for improved crash safety.
• Power Unit (Hybrid):
  • Engine: 1.6-litre V6 turbocharged ICE.
  • Hybrid System: MGU-H (heat energy recovery) is removed.
  • MGU-K: Significantly beefed up, with electrical power increasing from 120kW to 350kW (nearly 300% more).
  • Power Split: Roughly 50:50 split between internal combustion engine and electric power.
  • Fuel: 100% advanced sustainable fuels.
• Aerodynamics:
  • Active Aero: The 2026 car features active aerodynamics, with moveable front and rear wings replacing traditional DRS. The wings switch between “Z-Mode” (high downforce for corners) and “X-Mode” (low drag for straights).
  • Drag Reduction: Total car drag is reduced by up to 40-55%.
  • Downforce: Reduced by 15-30% with a narrower floor and smaller, simpler front wing.
  • Wheels/Tyres: 18-inch rims are retained, but tyres are narrower (25mm narrower front, 30mm narrower rear).
• Performance Features:
  • Overtake Mode: Replaces DRS, providing an electrical power boost when within one second of a car ahead.
  • Manual Boost: A “boost button” allows drivers to manually deploy electric energy.
• McLaren Specifics (MCL40):
  • The McLaren 2026 car has been observed with a notably large airbox and a long nose design.
  • The team adopted a late-start approach to maximize development time, with the initial shakedown revealing a focus on refining the under-car airflow

ASTON MARTIN AMR26

Key 2026 Technical Specifications (AMR26):

• Power Unit: 1.6-litre V6 turbocharged Honda engine with an enhanced Energy Recovery System (ERS), producing over 1,000 bhp.
• Engine & Fuel: The Honda RA626H runs on 100% sustainable synthetic fuel. The MGU-H is removed.
• Chassis & Aero: Features active aerodynamics (movable front/rear wings) to reduce drag on straights and increase downforce in corners. The car will have a shorter wheelbase (maximum 3,400mm) and a narrower width (1,900mm).
• Weight: The minimum weight is set at 768kg, including the driver but excluding fuel.
• Transmission: Aston Martin Aramco F1 eight-speed, semi-automatic gearbox.
• Partnership: The 2026 season marks the start of a works partnership with Honda. 

MERCEDES W17

2026 Mercedes-AMG W17 Technical Specifications & Changes:

• Power Unit: 1.6-litre V6 hybrid with a 350kW MGU-K (tripled power from current) and roughly 50-50 electric/petrol power split.
• Fuel: Advanced 100% sustainable, drop-in fuel.
• Active Aerodynamics: Uses movable front and rear wings, eliminating traditional DRS for active, high-speed drag reduction.
• Chassis & Dimensions: 30kg lighter (approx. 768kg min), 200mm shorter wheelbase (3,400mm), 100mm narrower width (1,900mm).
• Suspension & Tires: Retains 18-inch Pirelli wheels, but with narrower front (-25mm) and rear (-30mm) tires. Features pushrod front suspension.
• Safety: Increased crash test requirements, including a 20g load for the roll hoop.
• Key Design Features (W17): Features a distinct, aggressive, and potentially “left-field” rear, with a modified anti-lift rear suspension aimed at controlling the car under braking. 

ORACLE RED BULL RACING RB22 

RB22 Technical Specification

Model name: Oracle Red Bull Racing – RB22
Power Unit: Red Bull Ford Powertrains DM01
Gearbox: Red Bull Technology designed and built 8 speed transmission
Fuel: Esso Synergy
Oil: Mobil 1
Brakes: Carbon-Carbon Composite
Callipers: Brembo
Rims: OZ, 18” wheel diameter

SCUDERIA FERRARI SF-26 

SF-26 Technical Specifications

Chassis
Chassis made from carbon fibre composite honeycomb, with halo protection for the cockpit
Bodywork and seat in carbon fibre
Longitudinal Ferrari gearbox with 8 forward gears and reverse
Hydraulically controlled rear differential
Brembo ventilated carbon discs (front and rear) with electronically controlled
rear brakes
Push-rod front and rear suspension
Weight including coolant, oil and driver: 770 kg
18” front and rear wheels

Power unit
Turbocharged engine
Name: 067/6
Cubic capacity: 1,600 cc
Turbocharging: single turbocharger
Maximum turbocharger speed: 150,000 rpm
Maximum fuel energy flow: 3,000 MJ/h
Configuration: 90° V6
Nr cylinders: 6
Bore: 80 mm
Stroke: 53 mm
4 valves per cylinder
Direct injection, max 350 bar

ERS System
Configuration: hybrid energy recovery system with single electric motor generator (MGU-K)
Battery pack: lithium-ion batteries, minimum battery pack mass including control
electronics of 35 kg
Battery capacity: 4 MJ max SOC delta, 9 MJ max energy during charging
Max operating voltage: 1,000 V
MGU-K power: 350 kW
MGU-K maximum rpm: 60,000

WILLIAMS FW48

HAAS VF-26

Key Technical Specifications & Features (2026)

• Power Unit: Ferrari 067/6 1.6L V6 Turbo Hybrid.
• Energy Recovery: Enhanced kinetic and thermal systems, with electric power rising to 350kW.
• Transmission: 8-speed + 1 reverse.
• Weight: 770 kg (minimum, including driver, excluding fuel).
• Aerodynamics: Active aerodynamics (active aero) with movable front and rear wings, eliminating traditional DRS.
• Suspension: Pushrod front and rear.
• Chassis & Design: Narrower, shorter, and more agile, with a large central fin.
• Partnership: Strengthened technical collaboration with Toyota Gazoo Racing (TGR) for chassis development and wind tunnel usage.
• Brakes: Brembo carbon self-ventilating discs with brake-by-wire. 

ALPINE A526

2026 Alpine A526 Technical Specifications (Preliminary) 

• Power Unit: Mercedes-AMG (Customer Supply)
• Engine Type: 1.6-litre V6 Turbo Hybrid
• Hybrid System: ~350kW (approx. 470hp) electric power, ~300% increase from 2025
• Total Power: Over 1,000 HP (combining ICE and Electrical)
• Fuel: 100% sustainable, advanced fuel
• Dimensions: 200mm shorter, 100mm narrower
• Weight: 30kg lighter than previous generation
• Aerodynamics: Active aero (movable front and rear wings) replacing DRS
• Wheel Size: 18-inch (retained from 2022-25 era) 

Key 2026 Technical Changes & Features

• Switch to Mercedes Power: Alpine officially abandoned its own engine program at Viry-Châtillon, switching to Mercedes-AMG power units for the 2026–2030 cycle.
• “Small and Light” Philosophy: The A526 is designed under the new “agile car” concept, reducing the wheelbase to 3400mm and width to 1900mm to improve racing, according to FIA regulations.
• Active Aerodynamics: The A526 features movable front and rear wings, allowing for two configurations: a high-downforce mode for corners and a low-drag mode for straights.
• Increased Electrical Focus: The power unit split is closer to 50% thermal and 50% electrical, with 350kW from the MGU-K.
• “Overtake Mode”: The traditional Drag Reduction System (DRS) is replaced by a new system providing a burst of battery power to the car behind. 

AUDI REVOLUT AFR 26

Power Unit (Audi AFR 26)

Audi is developing a bespoke 1.6-liter V6 turbocharged internal combustion engine (ICE). 

• Hybrid Split: The power unit will operate on a near 50/50 split between the ICE and the electric motor, with a massive increase in electrical power.
• Electric Motor (MGU-K): The power output of the electric motor will increase to 350 kW (approximately 475 hp), a significant jump from the 120 kW used in previous regulations.
• MGU-H Removal: The complex MGU-H (Heat Energy Recovery System) has been removed to increase road relevance.
• Energy Recovery: The kinetic energy recovery through the MGU-K will be tripled, allowing for greater harvesting under braking.
• Fuel: The engine will run on 100% advanced sustainable, carbon-neutral fuel.
• Battery: An advanced Audi-developed lithium-ion battery pack.

Chassis and Aerodynamics (R26) 

The R26 is built to new, more agile regulations designed to make the cars more competitive and sustainable. 

• Weight: The minimum weight is reduced to 768 kg (30kg lighter than 2025).
• Dimensions: The car features a shorter wheelbase (3400mm, reduced by 200mm) and a narrower width (1900mm, reduced by 100mm).
• Active Aerodynamics: The R26 will utilize active aerodynamics (moveable front and rear wings) to reduce drag on straights and increase downforce in corners, replacing traditional DRS.
• Aerodynamic Changes: Smaller floors, removal of beam wings, and reduced ground-effect tunnels to lower downforce by 15-30%.
• Suspension: Double wishbone push-rod suspension, both front and rear.