2026 - Race 3 [Japan]

[F1nKS]

We have Japan in two weeks. What craziness will it throw at us before the early-season break?

[Steve Boyd]

We have Japan in two weeks. What craziness will it throw at us before the early-season break?

I don't mind a bit of craziness - it all adds to the fun - as long as the weather isn't like the infamous Hunt/Lauda showdown!

[Nitrodaze]

I don't mind a bit of craziness - it all adds to the fun - as long as the weather isn't like the infamous Hunt/Lauda showdown!

A bit of rain might be good. These cars were not tested for wet racing as the scheduled test was cancelled due to the situation in Iran. Hence, no one knows what these cars are like in wet conditions. I am curious to see how the cars behave during electric power deployment and wing flap up on ther approach to the corners.

[Steve Boyd]

I'd be OK with a bit of rain - just not a full blown monsoon!

Seeing the difficulties with power delivery that some cars have experienced, a wet or damp race could prove very interesting. I wonder how much adjustment there is in the management systems over how the power is deployed. They're all "drive by wire" so we may see who has the best handle on that part of the software in a low grip race.

[F1nKS]

Rumors of Aston Martin restructuring, and Newey will step down as team principal, or might be completely out. Of course, Aston Martin says nothing is going on.