My Formula 1 System-Chapter 277: Road To S2. 3

Season Begins.

Many considered this new season the start of a new generation in Formula racing, marking the end of an era that had transformed single-seaters from their once boxy appearance into a more aerodynamic and intricate design.

This unspoken proposal could very well become reality, especially since the concept of a "generation" in any sport was never dictated by an official announcement or a specific crossover event.

Instead, it was just a natural shift. It was an evolution recognized and accepted collectively by the motorsport community to signify the end of one era and the beginning of another.

Since the FIA itself had actually declared this a new era, it was a no-brainer to everyone that Formula racing had officially entered a new generation.

Generation IV – The Generation of Power—a title that had rapidly gained notoriety.

This was all due to the now-legalized use of High-Intensity Combustion Engines, which had once been banned for their sheer, uncontrollable power on the track.

Their overwhelming force made continuous crashes a looming threat, significantly increasing the risk to drivers' lives.

In other words, the danger factor had skyrocketed.

But in Formula racing, it was no secret that these young men willingly embraced that danger, strapping themselves into machines that could end their lives all in pursuit of competition, glory, and the intoxicating thrill of speed.

These engines, both then and now, only pushed that risk even further.

For the FIA, however, this evolution had its own advantages. Now, there'd be higher viewership, stronger support, increased revenue, and, most importantly, a sport that was more competitive than ever.

Even though no team had officially added a HiCE to their arsenal yet, the season—for the first few races, until a team did get one—would still be more competitive than ever before.

These super engines were predicted to arrive by mid-season or a bit earlier for the teams that could afford them early on.

Until then, the season would remain unpredictable, as teams honing different chassis abilities could still make a difference.

Before the season began, the rundown of all teams was provided, and Luca could see all his rival teams, assessing each of them and their capability on the track.

PROVISIONAL TEAMS' CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS (ALL 10)

Position | Team | Points

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1. | Alpine Swiss F1 | 0

2. | Bueseno Velocità | 0

3. | Haddock Racing | 0

4. | Iberia Grand Prix | 0

5. | Jackson Racing | 0

6. | Nordvind Racing | 0

7. | Outback Performance | 0

8. | Squadra Corse | 0

9. | Trampos Racing | 0

10. | Velox Hispania | 0

The top five teams currently in F1 were Jackson Racing, Bueseno Velocità, Squadra Corse, Haddock Racing, and Nordvind Racing, which had just taken over Nevada's place.

Among the bottom five, Outback Performance led the pack, followed by Velox Hispania, a Spanish team, with Iberia Grand Prix and Alpine Swiss F1 trailing behind.

Luca figured Alpine must have felt some relief knowing that Trampos had now taken their place as the lowest-ranked team in F1.

Alpine Swiss F1 was a rare sight in the sport, being a Swiss team, just as uncommon as their country's presence in motorsport.

Yet, despite this rarity, they had failed to use it to bring any uniqueness to the competition. Instead, they simply faded into the background.

For nearly a decade, the team had struggled to produce a standout driver. All they had were average competitors, relying on their Renault-powered chassis with little success.

Luca didn't even know who their current drivers were. But before he could dwell on it, he received another list—a list that clearly outlined all ten teams and their main drivers for the season.

Alpine Swiss F1— Józef Konarski and Yokouchi Yūichirō

Bueseno Velocità— Davide DiMarco and Jimmy Damgaard

Haddock Racing— Ailbeart Moireach and Mark Derfflinger

Iberia Grand Prix— Hank Rice and Mikhail Petrov

Jackson Racing— Marcellus Rodnick and Luca Rennick

Nordvind Racing— Elias Nyström James Lockwood

Outback Performance— Luis Dreyer and Javier Montez

Squadra Corse— Antonio Luigi and Marko Ignatova

Trampos Racing— Ansel Hahn and Erik Haas

Velox Hispania—Alejandro Vasquez and Desmond Lloyd

All drivers, including reserves—who were sometimes well-rounded enough to be placed behind the wheel—had a chance at winning the championship this season.

Though the odds varied for each driver, fluctuating between high and low, the possibility was never zero. At the start of a fresh season, everyone was considered both a rival and a threat to the final goldware in the UAE.

Of course, chassis technology and engine performance played crucial roles in determining a team's potential. With this third list in hand, Luca could now further categorize who among them he'd truly need to keep an eye on.

In F1, an engine provider or manufacturer was allowed to supply power units to a maximum of three teams, though most manufacturers typically partnered with just two.

However, just because two teams shared the same engine supplier didn't mean they were allies or friends.

They remained fierce competitors on the track, each developing their own unique car models based on the same power unit. This led to them being referred to as "siblings" in the paddock.

That said, in the highly competitive and often cutthroat world of F1, direct rivals tended to have an almost intolerable level of animosity toward one another.

Meanwhile, "sibling teams," though still competitors, usually had a less hostile rivalry compared to their battles against other teams.

Mercedes—Squadra Corse and Velox Hispania

Red Bull— Bueseno Velocità and Outback Performance

Ferrari— Jackson Racing

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Renault— Haddock Racing and Alpine Swiss F1

Audi—Nordvind Racing and Iberia Grand Prix

Dallara (Temporary)—Trampos Racing

Luca noticed an interesting pattern in how F1 teams were paired with their engine suppliers.

It became clear that sibling teams were deliberately structured so that one came from the top five and the other from the bottom five.

Luca recognized this as a strategic failsafe, ensuring sibling teams didn't develop excessive hostility toward each other, allowing them to focus their competitive fire on their true rivals—those from their respective ends of the grid.

However, there were a couple of exceptions. The former sibling pairing of Jackson Racing and Nevada HanSama had disrupted the balance. But at least now, it had dissolved due to Nevada's ban.

Similarly, Nordvind Racing and Iberia Grand Prix had once both been lower-tier teams, but Nordvind had always considered itself among the top.

Now, with Nevada out of the picture, Nordvind had officially claimed that spot, reinforcing the existing sibling structure.

This made Luca wonder if Trampos Racing could make an appeal to join Jackson Racing under Ferrari power. Given their lower standing, it seemed like a possibility.

The Tempesta A-Level engine belonged to Bueseno Velocità Jnr. Impressively, both DiMarco and Damgaard piloted this powerhouse, as Velocità had surprisingly become the first team to possess more than just a handful of their best engine model.

Squadra Corse had the FiammaVeloce registered to their name, and rumors swirled that it was the best among all A-Level engines.

That made Luca frown. He had firmly believed that Jackson Racing's ThunderKat was the undisputed best on the grid.

Even if Antonio Luigi could boast about driving such an impressive engine, at least Jackson Racing had Haddock's Rotterbad to trample on.

As for Nevada HanSama's Warpburner, it would remain unused, locked away with the rest of their assets, as the Italian team's operations had been fully suspended.

From Luca's analysis, it was clear that the top teams weren't ranked at the top by coincidence. A mix of subtle nuances, intricate decisions, and cutting-edge technology had coalesced to create this established hierarchy.

He began to wonder if his 90+ rated FiveSix would be able to compete fiercely with these 100-percenters?

And when the 300-percenters finally arrived... what then?