Welcome to Thursday’s edition of the RaceFans round-up.
Comment of the day
Formula 1 has been too conservative with its power unit changes for next season, says @RedPill:
I’m not sure why they couldn’t just bite the bullet, rip off the Band-Aid, start working on new drawings, and go straight to 13% next season (60/40)? I’m guessing that will mean now there will be two new different PU designs, one for each upcoming season (’27, ’28) to meet the new stated specs?
Still not great, and not exactly what drivers and fans are looking for. Appears we’ll all have to suffer and bite our time (1-1/2 seasons more) so the PU manufacturers (Audi etc…) can appease themselves and be allowed to choose their timeline; where 2030 is really when we could see things change?
So it’s disappointing for fans that this is all happening. Good thing there’s so much other types of racing going on right now to watch.
In one way, motorsport fans can thank Liberty and F1 for giving us the incentive and making other racing more attractive to follow and invest in. I guess that’s a silver lining.
Red Pill (@RedPill)
Social media and links
FIA, Bernie Ecclestone and Formula One take appeal to Supreme Court after being ordered to pay £250,000 (Sky)
In March a high court judge ordered the defendants to pay Felipe Massa in relation to the 2008 ‘Crashgate’ scandal. The case will now be taken to the Supreme Court as Ecclestone, the FIA and F1 seek to have the ruling overturned.
- Judge rules part of Massa’s ‘Crashgate’ lawsuit can go to trial
Russell cannot afford paranoia as Antonelli sets a new standard (The Telegraph)
The piece highlights how modern drivers like Kimi Antonelli can benefit from small physical advantages such as airflow and cockpit packaging, and how that can influence performance relative to peers like George Russell.
Ferrari reveals plans for major 499P overhaul in 2027 (Sportscar 365)
Ferrari plans a significant update for its 499P Hypercar for the 2027 FIA World Endurance Championship season, making use of its allowed Evo upgrades.
How Spain fell in love with F1 – as told by Fernando, Pedro, and Mari (Aston Martin)
Fernando Alonso reflects on the pressure and relief of winning for his country, recounting how changing conditions on race day transformed a potential disappointment into a joyful victory.
Qualifying highlights – 24 Hours of Le Mans 2026 (FIA WEC)
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Happy birthday!
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On this day in motorsport
- 20 years ago today Fernando Alonso won the British Grand Prix ahead of Michael Schumacher
- Born today in 1939: Jackie Stewart, three-time Formula 1 world champion and team owner
- Born today in 1964: Jean Alesi, future Formula 1 race-winner
- 15 years ago Sebastian Vettel beat the Ferraris to pole position in Canada
- 20 years ago Lewis Hamilton completed a GP2 double at Silverstone, winning the sprint race after a dramatic three-wide pass on Nelson Piquet Jr and Clivio Piccione
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