Battery Strategy Will Decide F1 2026

What if I told you… the fastest car in F1 2026 might lose just because the battery dies?

Right now, battery power is about 20%. In 2026, it jumps to 50%.

Half the car runs on electricity. Empty battery? The car goes slow. And everyone passes

you. So how do drivers stop that from happening? They use different battery modes.

Attack Mode Press the overtake button — instant speed boost. Great for passing…

or defending. But use it too much, and the battery drains fast. Then how do they

charge it again during the race? Recovery Mode. No boost. More braking.

The car recharges while slowing down. Drivers save energy one lap… so they can attack