+0.060 Driving the 2026 F1 Car: Boost vs Overtake Mode Explained

About this episode

The episode discusses the changes in F1 racing due to the 2026 regulations, focusing on car physics and energy strategies.

How will the 2026 F1 regulations actually change the racing? We jumped into Assetto Corsa to test the new 2026 car physics, energy deployment strategies, and the controversial "No Deploy" button.In this episode, we break down the massive changes to the Power Unit, the difference between the new Overtake and Boost modes, and how tracks like Monaco and Spa will drive completely differently with reduced downforce and higher torque. We also analyze the new energy limits and what they mean for defending position. 0:00 - Testing 2026 F1 Physics in Assetto Corsa 0:34 - The "No Deploy" Button & Charging Strategy 2:01 - Race Start Launch Maps: Spa vs Barcelona 4:49 - 2026 Power Unit: Energy Recovery Issues 7:22 - Baku Strategy & DRS Deployment 8:44 - New Rules: Overtake Mode vs. Boost Mode 12:06 - The 4MJ Energy Limit Problem 14:19 - Will 2026 Cars Survive Monaco? 16:18 - Managing Tire Deg & High Torque 17:35 - The Melbourne Chicane Debate 19:58 - Season Kickoff & Watch Along Plans 🔔 Subscribe for more F1 technical analysis and race watch-alongs! #F12026 #AssettoCorsa #F1Technical #Formula1 #SimRacing

Topics covered

• 2026 F1 regulations
• car physics
• energy deployment strategies
• overtake mode
• boost mode
• track differences
• energy limits

Keywords

• F1
• 2026 regulations
• Assetto Corsa
• overtake mode
• boost mode
• energy limits
• car physics
• Monaco
• Spa
• Baku

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: F1, Assetto Corsa

Places: Monaco, Spa, Baku, Barcelona, Melbourne

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