GridLock F1

A passion project celebrating the most revolutionary regulation change in Formula 1 history.

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What is GridLock?

GridLock F1 is a futuristic dashboard built to showcase the 2026 Formula 1 season — featuring 11 teams, 22 drivers, and the biggest regulation overhaul the sport has ever seen.

From new power units delivering 350kW of electric power to active aerodynamics and the arrival of Cadillac as the 11th constructor, 2026 promises to reshape everything we know about Formula 1.

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Built With

  • Python + Flask Lightweight backend serving Jinja2 templates
  • Vanilla CSS Custom design system with glassmorphism & animations
  • Vanilla JavaScript IntersectionObserver for scroll animations
  • Google Fonts Inter & Space Grotesk typefaces

2026 Regulation Timeline

June 2023

New PU Regulations Announced

FIA reveals the 2026 power unit rules: simpler ICE, larger battery, 350kW MGU-K, and removal of MGU-H.

November 2023

GM/Cadillac Entry Approved

FIA approves General Motors' entry as the 11th F1 team under the Cadillac brand, starting 2026.

2024

Chassis Rules Finalised

Active aerodynamics confirmed. Cars will feature movable wing elements for DRS-free overtaking modes.

2025

Driver Market Shakeup

Hamilton to Ferrari. Verstappen stays at Red Bull. Cadillac signs Bottas and Pérez. The grid takes shape.

March 2026

Season Begins

The most revolutionary F1 season in decades gets underway with 11 teams and 22 drivers.

F1 Trivia

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Fernando Alonso will be 44 years old at the start of the 2026 season — the oldest driver on the grid.

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Arvid Lindblad will be the only rookie on the 2026 grid, racing for Racing Bulls.

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Lewis Hamilton's move to Ferrari marks the first time a 7-time champion has switched teams this late in their career.

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Red Bull will debut as a power unit manufacturer for the first time, supplying both their teams.