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SomersF1 @somersf1.co.uk · Feb 2
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My plans for 2026...
2026 is set to be a huge year for Formula One and given the scale of change that’s been made to the powerunit, chassis and aerodynamics regulations, the sporting narrative will also be driven by the t...
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McLaren introduce a substantial update package at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix
McLaren have arrived at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix with a sizeable update for the MCL40, as they look to capatilise on their recent resurgence and attempt to rein in those ahead of them in the champion...
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September 24, 2026 at 2:43 PM
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2026 Spanish Grand Prix tech journal & document cache
Formula One arrives back in Spain this weekend, as the sport welcomes a new venue to the calendar, with the Madring debuting this weekend.
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September 11, 2026 at 3:34 PM
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One of the factors in Gasly’s pole lap at Monza...
I doubt anyone had Alpine on pole at Monza on their bingo card for 2026 but when Pierre Gasly crossed the line and the garage erupted in celebration it just seemed right.
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September 6, 2026 at 8:05 PM
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Racing Bulls to join the Macarena party at Monza?..
Racing Bulls look set to join the 'Macarena' rear wing party in Monza, having tested it on the VCARB03 during a filming day at Imola yesterday. Here's all the deets you need...
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August 28, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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Hungary, fella? - Part 1
I’ll be honest, I wasn’t expecting such a big list of new parts to arrive at the Hungaroring, as outside of Aston Martin, for whom a B-spec AMR26 beckons, there’s new parts on everything beside the Al...
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July 27, 2026 at 9:00 AM
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Haas with extensive changes to their front wing in Belgium
Time after time we’re reminded that the most innovative solutions come from Formula One teams that don’t have the biggest budget, often because they’re looking for ways to make bigger gains to those a...
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July 19, 2026 at 12:59 PM
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Reverted deflector array and counterintuitive brake duct update help deliver Ferrari Sprint pole at Silverstone
Don’t call it a comeback but, Ferrari seem to have the right momentum now, with Austria a blip that they’re just putting in the rear view mirror.
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July 3, 2026 at 8:33 PM
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Silverstone’s hidden tyre trap
Welcome, to the first of what I hope to be a regular feature here on my Substack from Dr Campbell Waddell, the Managing Director of R3 Ltd and founder of Trackwalk, a digital platform used by leading ...
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July 1, 2026 at 2:03 PM
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Alpine eye Mercedes-style front wing boost in Austria
Alpine have been somewhat of an outlier in terms of their front wing design since the season began, which has now led the team to move in a direction similar to many of their rivals, whilst taking cue...
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June 27, 2026 at 6:25 PM
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An in-depth look at the changes that Red Bull have to the RB22 in Austria

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Red Bull ring the changes in Austria
Red Bull have introduced a significant update package at the Austrian Grand Prix, as they look to re-engage in the fight ahead.
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June 26, 2026 at 10:00 PM
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2026 Austrian Grand Prix tech journal & document cache
The hills will be alive to the sound of racing once more this weekend, as Formula One arrives in Austria.
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June 26, 2026 at 1:05 PM
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All the small things - Barcelona-Catalunya edition
As you’ve probably gathered, I’m doing my best to capture most, if not all of the updates available from the teams each race weekend, even the smaller ones.
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June 15, 2026 at 5:51 PM
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Ferrari arrive in Spain with a comprehensive update package for the SF-26
Ferrari continue to provide a steady flow of updates for the SF-26 this season, having introduced several more new components at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.
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June 14, 2026 at 9:58 AM
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All the small things - Monaco edition
It seemed like a Monaco of years gone by in terms of how teams treated it from an update perspective this year, with every team deploying a number of updates for their car.
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June 8, 2026 at 11:44 AM
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Audi arrive with adaptations for the R26 in Monaco
Audi have made a number of changes to the R26 in Monaco, as they look to improve performance, not only around the principality but moving forward too.
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June 6, 2026 at 6:06 PM
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Just added the car presentation document showing all the teams have update packages in Monaco to the tech journal / document cache article…

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2026 Monaco Grand Prix tech journal & document cache
Monaco remains a challenge like no other, as the tight, barrier-lined street circuit puts the onus firmly on the driver.
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June 5, 2026 at 9:39 AM
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More complex 'Crane Wings' arrive in Monaco
I expected the lack of active aero in Monaco to throw up a few new solutions but even I didn’t expect it to get as out of hand as it has for some of the teams, with a clutch of new solutions appearing...
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June 4, 2026 at 8:15 PM
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Mercedes introduce massive update package in Canada
Mercedes opted to introduce a large update package at the Canadian Grand Prix, rather than in Miami as many of their rivals had.
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May 24, 2026 at 11:43 AM
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Audi make alterations and Cadillac commit to changes for Miami
In terms of the updates introduced at the Miami Grand Prix, I’ve already covered most of the big ticket items and teams but, that doesn’t mean we can’t have a poke around the rest of them.
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May 13, 2026 at 8:56 PM
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Alpine make adjustments to the A526 in Miami...
Alpine had a fairly substantial update package available in Miami, including changes to their front brake duct, nose camera mountings, rear suspension fairings, their own version of the FTM solution s...
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May 11, 2026 at 7:30 PM
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A look at the big update package Ferrari took to Miami
Ferrari had already put the updated SF-26 through its paces ahead of the Miami Grand Prix, with much of the update package covered in my ‘Spotted’ article at the time.
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May 7, 2026 at 1:50 PM
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McLaren make moves as they modify the MCL40 for Miami
McLaren were a little slow out of the blocks in the opening three rounds of the 2026 championship but arrived in Miami with a slew of new parts that put them back in the frame.
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May 5, 2026 at 4:42 PM
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Updated RB22 results in Red Bull resurgence
Red Bull introduced a laundry list of new components for the RB22 in Miami as the team looks to move quickly up the pecking order.
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May 4, 2026 at 3:46 PM
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The FTM copies arrive, as Ferrari update their own solution
The arrival of Ferrari’s FTM solution during pre-season testing obviously set teams on a path to find a similar configuration for themselves, as only Audi, Aston Martin and Racing Bulls are yet to add...
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May 1, 2026 at 9:28 PM
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