Alvin's Formula One Blog

Formula 1 is heading for one of the biggest changes in its modern history in 2026, and at the heart of that reset is the end of DRS and the arrival of something entirely new: overtaking mode. For Lewis, for Ferrari, and for the entire F1 grid, this change is about more than just a different button on the steering wheel. It is about redefining how racing, attacking, and defending works in Formula 1. As a long-time F1 fan, this feels like a bold move that could either revive wheel-to-wheel racing or create a brand-new set of challenges for drivers and teams to master. Let’s break it all down in simple terms, explain how overtaking mode works, and explore why it could be a crucial factor for Lewis and F1 in the new era. The End Of DRS And Why Formula 1 Is Moving On From 2011 through to the end of 2025, the Drag Reduction System defined overtaking in Formula 1. DRS was simple: get within one second of the car ahead at a detection point, open the rear wing flap in the DRS zone, gain straigh...

The 2025 Formula 1 season was supposed to be the rebirth of Ferrari. With fresh momentum from their strong end to 2024, renewed belief under Fred Vasseur, and—most importantly—the arrival of Lewis—many fans dared to dream again. After 17 long years without a championship, Ferrari looked like a team ready to fight. The tifosi were excited. The global F1 community was buzzing. And Lewis supporters worldwide believed this was finally the moment the greatest driver of all time would bring glory back to Maranello. But as the season unfolded, that dream dissolved into another painful chapter in Ferrari’s modern history. Instead of a revival, Ferrari endured a campaign defined by inconsistency, missed opportunities, internal friction, and a car that seemed determined to betray both its drivers. For Lewis, it became—by his own admission—one of the hardest seasons of his legendary career. For Ferrari, it was further proof that the issues holding them back have deeper roots than many care to adm...

Lewis is placing his hopes firmly on the upcoming 2026 Formula 1 regulations, believing they could be the key to restoring Ferrari’s long-lost glory and returning him to the top of F1. After almost reaching the end of a difficult first season with the Scuderia in 2025, the seven-time world champion is pushing hard behind the scenes to ensure Ferrari are ready when the biggest rule overhaul in modern F1 history arrives. At 40 years old, Lewis’s fire to win remains undimmed. His move from Mercedes to Ferrari was driven by the dream of becoming the man to bring the prancing horse back to championship-winning form — something no driver has done since 2007. But after a season of inconsistency and frustration, Lewis now believes that 2026 could mark a turning point — both for him and for Ferrari. A Frustrating Start To The Ferrari Chapter When Lewis joined Ferrari, he declared that Maranello had “every ingredient” needed to win again. The statement reflected the optimism of a fresh start — a...