# Real Reason F1 Cars Are Slower In 2026

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Podcast: [From the Paddock](https://stenobird.com/podcast/from-the-paddock-7849908)
Published: 2026-05-14T23:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode, Alex and Lydia break down the reasons why F1 cars are slower in 2026 - and why it's by design by the FIA. The changes by the FIA which include new hybrid energy demands, have been criticised by some fans and even drivers but there's a few reasons why the change is good. They also dive into why a return to V8 powertrains in 2030 or 2031 may hit Cadillac's Formula 1 team hard and how Susie Wolff’s Charlotte Tilbury deal helped transform F1 Academy’s commercial appeal and open the door to a wider wave of major non-traditional motorsport sponsors. If you want F1 analysis with context, debate, and the biggest storylines from the paddock, this episode has you covered. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

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