Is Formula 1 About To Get Really Slow?

The truth about the 2026 Formula 1 rule changes! Why 2026 F1 Engines Make Less Power -    • Why Are 2026 Formula 1 Engines Going To Lo...   Subscribe to Engineering Explained for more videos! - https://goo.gl/VZstk7 Formula 1 teams are concerned that the cars are going to be too slow in 2026; this is because an all new ruleset goes into effect which has major changes. The cars will have less combustion power, and more power will come from the electric motor. This shift will create energy challenges, so the cars will have less aerodynamic drag and less downforce - that does save energy, but it also means slower cornering speeds. But, not to fear, the new cars have more horsepower, not less, so they'll definitely be quicker, right? Well, we'll have to do a little math to find out. Enjoy! References: 2026 FIA Regulations - https://www.fia.com/regulation/catego... 70kg Fuel Target - https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/ar... F1 Downforce Numbers -    • McLaren Substitute Teacher | Lesson 2 | Mo...   Engineering Explained is a participant in the Amazon Influencer Program. Recommended Books & Car Products - http://amzn.to/2BrekJm EE Shirts! - http://bit.ly/2BHsiuo Don't forget to check out my other pages below! Instagram:   / engineeringexplained   Facebook:   / engineeringexplained   Twitter:   / jasonfenske13   EE Extra:    / @engineeringexplainedextra