2026 CAR REGULATIONS: The 352 km/h "Invisible Wall"

Have you noticed? 🤔

Compared to last year, F1 race top speeds often approach 350 km/h but rarely exceed it: welcome to the '352 km/h Invisible Wall'! 👀

Overtake mode allows full 350 kW ERS deployment up to 337 km/h.

Above that, power drops sharply, down to 0 kW at 352 km/h.

Beyond that, only the ICE is working, with just ~550 hp!

• Up to 337 km/h: High acceleration, thanks to active aero and ~1000 hp.
• 337 → 352 km/h: acceleration drops massively, as drag power grows cubically with speed while power falls linearly.
• Above 352 km/h: ICE-only, not enough to accelerate!

Top speeds in Monza won't be much higher than 350km/h,
but Monza-like top speeds will be reached in many other tracks! 💡