1 F1 brakes explained: the heat window and brake-by-wire *Carbon brakes only work in a narrow band of heat, and on the rear axle the pedal isn't talking to the discs at all, it's talking to a computer.* 7 Sep 2026 6 MIN 2 The MGU-K in F1: what it is and how 2026 changed it The crankshaft-mounted motor that turns braking into boost, and why its 2026 power hike rewired how F1 cars slow down. 7 Sep 2026 5 MIN 3 The F1 hybrid system, explained: brake to boost Every lap is a battery cycle: brake hard, bank the energy, then decide exactly when to spend it back. 7 Sep 2026 5 MIN 4 The F1 power unit explained: six parts and a grid penalty Six sealed components make up every F1 engine, and in 2026 the FIA tore up the recipe that had stood since 2014. 7 Sep 2026 5 MIN 5 ERS in F1, explained The hybrid system that turns braking heat and exhaust gas into a 160-horsepower shove down the straight, and why 2026 is about to simplify it. 7 Sep 2026 4 MIN