Alvin's Formula One Blog

Formula 1 in 2026 isn’t just about speed anymore—it’s about energy, precision, and intelligence. And right now, one driver is showing exactly how to master this new era better than most: Lewis. As the F1 2026 season unfolds, the spotlight has been firmly on the new power unit regulations. The shift toward a near 50:50 split between combustion and electrical energy has transformed Formula 1 into something far more complex. And according to Juan Pablo Montoya, Ferrari may quietly hold one of the biggest advantages in this new world. Ferrari’s Secret Strength In F1 2026 While Mercedes are widely regarded as having the strongest overall power unit in Formula 1, there’s growing belief inside the paddock that Ferrari—and possibly Red Bull—have something just as important. Energy harvesting. Montoya has revealed that Ferrari may actually be better than Mercedes when it comes to recharging their battery systems. In a Formula 1 landscape where electrical energy plays a massive role in ...

Ferrari came into the 2025 Formula 1 season with high hopes. After years of playing catch-up to Red Bull and Mercedes, the Maranello squad believed the SF-25 could finally close the gap and give Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton the chance to fight for wins consistently. But as we reach the summer break, Ferrari find themselves frustrated and searching for answers. Despite sitting second in the Constructors’ Championship, they remain the only top-four team without a single Grand Prix victory in 2025. It’s a statistic that speaks volumes about their season so far. Leclerc has delivered flashes of brilliance with five podium finishes, keeping Ferrari afloat in the standings. Yet even those results come with frustration. Pole position at the Hungarian Grand Prix should have led to a win, but Ferrari’s familiar issues with strategy and race pace saw Leclerc tumble down to fourth. His anger in the media pen afterwards told the full story of Ferrari’s struggles. For Lewis, the season ha...