The top speed computed (Engine power = Drag power) is ~359 km/h, and Overtake doesn’t change it (0 kW above ~355 km/h).
Final (and wild) stat: with drag at ~half today's level, ICE's 400 kW (545 hp) is enough for ~360 km/h.
With unlimited ERS (400+350 kW)? They’d hit ~440 km/h!
Aero data used:
Rho: 1.225 kgm-3 (air density)
CdA: 0.77 m2 (Closed) vs 0.66 m2 (Open wings)
Kudos to @brakeboosted for giving me this idea and suggesting some very reasonable CdA values!
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Formula Data Analysis Confused about the 2026 engine & aero rules? 🤔 Can't miss my simulation-driven breakdown!💡 (And discover why the power drop off prevents them from exceeding 400 km/h!) ⬛️ Internal Combustion Engine (ICE): 620 kW ('25) → 400 kW ('26) 🟦 ERS: 120 kW ('25) →…
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