Round-up: F1 rules risk “potentially fatal” crash warns ex-designer, and more | RaceFans round-up - RaceFans

Tuesday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

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F1 drivers thought to be left exhausted by 2026 regulations: "They are drained" - Motorsport.com

According to F1 TV analyst and racing driver Alex Brundle, the current Formula 1 drivers are facing an immense level of mental exhaustion during grands prix.
Speaking after the Japanese Grand Prix, Brundle noted a trend among the drivers: "I don't know if it's coming across to the viewer, but every driver that comes and stands next to us, they are drained. They have worked hard. You can see ...Keep reading

Read more: F1 drivers thought to be left exhausted by 2026 regulations: "They are drained" - Motorsport.com

F1MATHS: Does the boxplot from Suzuka continue to confirm Mercedes' dominant form? - F1technical.net

Mercedes entered the Japanese Grand Prix as the clear favourite after dominating qualifying, yet both Andrea Kimi Antonelli and George Russell immediately complicated their afternoon with sluggish starts.

Read more: F1MATHS: Does the boxplot from Suzuka continue to confirm Mercedes' dominant form? - F1technical.net

“We were definitely in the fight for the win," claims Russell as he was left frustrated ... - F1technical.net

George Russell left the Japanese Grand Prix knowing he had the pace to fight for victory — but not the luck. The Mercedes driver finished fourth after a race shaped by a poor start, an unfortunately timed pit stop, and a chaotic restart that cost him crucial positions.

Read more: “We were definitely in the fight for the win," claims Russell as he was left frustrated ... - F1technical.net

Jos Verstappen hits out at new F1 era: 'Creating chaos but nothing to do with racing' - Motorsport.com

Jos Verstappen has called out the new Formula 1 regulations, which have been introduced into the championship in 2026.
Verstappen Sr, father of four-time champion Max Verstappen, claimed that while the racing has been more chaotic, "it has nothing to do with racing".
The new regulations feature an almost 50:50 split between internal combustion and electric power, active aerodynamics ...Keep reading

Read more: Jos Verstappen hits out at new F1 era: 'Creating chaos but nothing to do with racing' - Motorsport.com

F1 STATS: Technical things to know about the Suzuka circuit - F1technical.net

Few circuits on the Formula 1 calendar carry the numerical weight, historical depth, and technical complexity of Suzuka. F1Technical's senior writer Balazs Szabo delivers some key stats, trivia ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix.

Read more: F1 STATS: Technical things to know about the Suzuka circuit - F1technical.net

Antonelli outpaces Russell again to set up Suzuka qualifying duel - SkySports F1

Kimi Antonelli continues to carry the momentum of his maiden F1 win from China at the Japanese Grand Prix after outpacing Mercedes team-mate George Russell in the final practice session before Qualifying at Suzuka.

Read more: Antonelli outpaces Russell again to set up Suzuka qualifying duel - SkySports F1