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Half Petrol, Half Electric — Why F1 Just Replaced Its 75-Year-Old Heart
The F1 2026 season opens with the most dramatic regulation change in the sport's 75-year history. Half the engine output now comes from electric motors, synthetic fuel is mandatory, and active aero replaces DRS. But before the season even starts, a compression ratio loophole scandal between Mercedes and Red Bull has erupted. F1's third revolution begins alongside its hottest engine war.