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F1 drivers laugh off Wolff’s 400 km/h speed claim in 2026

© XPB  Phillip van Osten 29/08/2025 at 10:4629/08/2025 at 10:27 Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has stirred the pot by suggesting Formula 1’s next-generation cars could push the limits of speed to a staggering 400 km/h. But not everyone in the paddock is buying into the hype. Williams’ Carlos Sainz and Alpine’s Pierre Gasl, who are both set to run Mercedes power units from 2026, have poured cold water on the claim, insisting their own simulator experience is telling a very different story. The 2026 season will see a big shift for Formula 1, with revamped technical regulations splitting power equally between internal combustion and electric sources. While the V6 hybrid engines will...
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