# What Has F1 Lost From Its Past? | 2026 Regs, Mercedes Dominance & Hamilton's Comeback

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Podcast: [High Performance Racing](https://stenobird.com/podcast/high-performance-racing-7812001)
Published: 2026-04-22T05:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://shows.acast.com/highperformanceracing/episodes/what-has-f1-lost-from-its-past-2026-regs-mercedes-dominance
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## Resource

In our very first episode, Jake Humphrey is joined by F1 insiders Otmar Szafnauer and Rob Smedley for an unfiltered first look at the 2026 season so far: the boldest regulation reset in modern Formula 1 history. The trio cut through the early-season noise to assess which teams have genuinely cracked the new formula and which are already playing catch-up. From Mercedes' resurgence, to Aston Martin's alarming early struggles and Hamilton's long-awaited shot at redemption with Ferrari, Jake, Otmar and Rob break down what's real, what's hype, and what the data is actually telling us. They also reminisce about the V8 and V10 eras of F1, sharing fascinating stories of their early memories in the sport, as well as working with some of the sport’s most iconic characters like Rubens Barichello, Eddie Jordan and Michael Schumacher. This is F1 without the PR filter: technical, honest, and full of funny stories straight from the pit wall. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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