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YOUR INTELLIGENT RACING COMPANION — 2026 SEASON
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2026 EDITION
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WHAT IS FORMULA 1?

Formula 1 is the world's premier single-seater motorsport championship, governed by the FIA. Ten constructor teams each field two drivers, competing across 22 races worldwide in the 2026 season — with Cadillac making it an 11-team, 22-driver grid for the first time since 2016.

Teams design and build their own cars within strict technical regulations, pushing engineering and driver skill to the absolute limit. The championship awards two titles: the World Drivers' Championship (WDC) and the World Constructors' Championship (WCC).

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POINTS SCORING SYSTEM

Points are awarded to the top 10 finishers in each race. No bonus points are given for fastest lap in 2026.

POSITIONDRIVERPTS
P1 — WINNERRace Winner25
P22nd Place18
P33rd Place15
P44th Place12
P55th Place10
P66th Place8
P77th Place6
P88th Place4
P99th Place2
P1010th Place1
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RACE WEEKEND FORMAT

A standard race weekend runs Thursday–Sunday. Some rounds use a shorter Sprint format with a mini-race on Saturday.

THU
MEDIA DAY
Press conferences and paddock access. Teams reveal strategies publicly.
FRI
FP1 + FP2 — FREE PRACTICE
Two 60-minute sessions. Teams test setups, collect data, and evaluate tire compounds.
SAT
FP3 + QUALIFYING
Final practice, then Q1/Q2/Q3 knockout qualifying. Fastest lap in Q3 takes pole position.
SUN
RACE DAY
~300km race. Mandatory pit stop(s) for tire changes. First car across the line wins.
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SPRINT WEEKEND FORMAT

Six rounds per season use a compressed Sprint Weekend format. There is only one free practice session — teams must commit to a setup with minimal data, raising the stakes considerably.

FRI
FP1 + SPRINT QUALIFYING (SQ)
One 60-minute practice session, then SQ1/SQ2/SQ3 knockout qualifying that sets the Sprint grid — not the main race grid.
SAT
SPRINT RACE + QUALIFYING
A 100km Sprint Race (≈ 30 min) awards points to the top 8 finishers. Sprint points are separate from and additional to main race points. Then full Q1/Q2/Q3 qualifying sets Sunday's grid.
SUN
RACE DAY
The full GP runs as normal. Sprint results have no bearing on the main race starting order.
SPRINT POINTS
P1 8pts · P2 7pts · P3 6pts · P4 5pts · P5 4pts · P6 3pts · P7 2pts · P8 1pt. No points from P9 onward.
KEY DIFFERENCE
No second practice means teams race on very little setup data. Tyre management is critical — there are no free practice laps to test compounds before the Sprint.
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KEY TERMS & GLOSSARY
X MODE
2026 active aero — flaps open on straights to reduce drag and maximise top speed. Replaces the old DRS system.
Z MODE
Active aero flaps close through corners, generating maximum downforce for grip in technical sectors.
DRS
Drag Reduction System — the predecessor to X Mode. A movable rear wing flap that opened on straights to aid overtaking.
PIT STOP
A tyre change during the race, typically taking 2–3 seconds. Strategy determines the ideal lap to pit.
UNDERCUT
Pitting earlier than a rival to gain track position by running faster on fresh tyres while they're still on old rubber.
OVERCUT
Staying out longer than a rival to leapfrog them in the pit stop window, especially effective on circuits where track position matters.
SAFETY CAR
Deployed after incidents on track. Bunches up the field behind a pace car — often a critical strategic moment.
VSC
Virtual Safety Car. Drivers slow to a prescribed delta time without a physical safety car, minimising field bunching.
POLE / P.P.
Pole Position — starting at the front of the grid, earned by the fastest time in Q3 qualifying.
DNF
Did Not Finish — a race retirement caused by mechanical failure, accident, or driver error.
WDC / WCC
World Drivers' Championship / World Constructors' Championship — the two titles awarded at season's end.
ERS
Energy Recovery System — harvests kinetic and heat energy under braking, stored and deployed as electric power. In 2026, ERS equals the combustion engine in output.
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ABOUT GRIDIQ

GridIQ is your intelligent racing companion for the 2026 season. Powered by real regulation data, driver ratings, and a 2026-specific simulation engine that accounts for Active Aero X/Z modes and the 50/50 power split.

v1.0.0 — 2026 EDITION

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2026 TECHNICAL REGULATIONS

The most transformative ruleset in F1 history — a complete reimagining of power, aerodynamics, and competition. Every team started from scratch.

POWER
50/50 ICE-to-ERS split — approximately 1,000 bhp total. Electric motor output now equals the combustion engine for the first time in F1 history.
X MODE
Active aero opens automatically on straights — reduces drag and maximises top speed. Deployed in designated zones, replacing the old DRS system entirely.
Z MODE
Active aero closes for corners — generates maximum downforce and peak lateral grip. Mastery of the Z/X transition defines fast lap times in 2026.
CHASSIS
Smaller, lighter cars. Narrower front wing, revised ground effect floor. New tyre compounds developed specifically for the 2026 regulation package.
IMPACT
The regulation reset has reshuffled the competitive order dramatically. Mercedes leads with the most effective W17 interpretation; Red Bull and Aston Martin are adapting hardest to the new power unit demands.
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2026 RACE CALENDAR — 22 ROUNDS