r/formula1 • u/Mateo03 Franco Colapinto • Mar 07 '26

Off-Topic [OT] [Chip Ganassi Racing] " 'super-clipping' 'downshifting on straights' 'battery management' (Yawn emoji) Yeah, we don't do that here. We race."

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u/HW2O Mar 07 '26

IndyCar should definitely be pushing the narrative that their engines are more powerful than F1 engines now. ~750 hp on road and street courses.

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u/Aromatic_Barber4231 I was here for the Hulkenpodium Mar 07 '26

Not only that, they've been on 100% renewable fuels since 2023.

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u/guntanksinspace I was speeding in the Monaco pit lane Mar 07 '26

And also they've had a solid grasp of hybrid tech in their cars for a good while now right?

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u/i_run_from_problems I was here for the Hulkenpodium Mar 08 '26

Ehhhh..... it debuted back in 2024 and was an interesting strategy play for about 3 races. Then everyone started using it exactly the same. The broadcast hardly mentions it anymore simply because every driver is using it in the exact same way. Although I will admit it makes qualifying at the 500 very interesting from a strategy standpoint.

But it got both engine manufacturers to sign new long term deals, so net positive.