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Peter Wright dies aged 79, leaving a legacy as a pivotal Lotus engineer and safety innovator.
He co-invented the ground effect chassis, boosting tyre contact and car adhesion.
Wright led Lotus Engineering and refined the active suspension system.
He contributed to safety advancements with the FIA, improving cockpit materials and barriers.
Wright served as FIA safety commission president from 2010 to 2021.
Born in Farnham, Wright studied engineering at Trinity College, Cambridge.
His career spanned stints at BRM and Lotus, shaping modern racing tech.
Outside racing, Wright built a sustainable home and pursued vintage aircraft interests.
Wright authored a book on F1 technology and contributed to specialist magazines.
Wright passed away on Dec 1, 2025, leaving a lasting impact on racing technology and safety.

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F1 will overhaul technical regulations in 2026, changing power units, chassis and aerodynamics.
The 2026 schedule features 24 races, starting in Melbourne and ending in Abu Dhabi.
A new Madrid street circuit will be added to the calendar while Imola is removed.
Cadillac will join the grid, extending the field to 11 teams for the first time since 2016.
DRS will be replaced by a manual override engine mode with two states, Z-mode and X-mode.
The 2026 cars will be around two seconds slower, with smaller dimensions and lighter weight.
Audi enters as a new engine partner and Cadillac will use Ferrari power units for now.
The budget cap has been increased to support the new era and development costs.
tyre dimensions are reduced and tyre choices are aligned with sustainable fuel goals.
The 2026 season aims to improve overtaking and close racing under the new rules.

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Sainz delivers Williams' standout result as the 2025 Qatar Grand Prix podium highlights their 2026 potential.
The duo finished third, signaling progress as Williams shifts focus to the 2026 rules and Mercedes power.
Williams ended 2025 with a strong fourth-quarter arc, aiming higher in the Constructors' standings.
Sainz shifted from Ferrari to Williams, aligning with a plan to elevate the team under 2026 regulations.
Team leadership signaled early that development on the current car would pause to prioritize 2026.
Sainz cited a late-season surge as evidence of an improving partnership and underdog momentum.
Las Vegas qualifying comment underscored the Sainz-Williams pairing as a source of late-season optimism.
The narrative frames Williams as a potential 2026 dark horse amid new regulations and engine changes.
Historical context shows Williams' improving form following a difficult stretch, setting up a strategic 2026 push.

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