Clipping happens when the Energy Recovery System runs out of deployable electrical energy before the end of a straight, causing a sudden, visible drop in power even though the driver still has the throttle fully pressed. "Super clipping" is a more advanced, intentional technique teams now use to manage that energy problem.

RACER’s F1 editor Chris Medland joins the Debrief to set the scene on 2026’s major rules reset. What’s changing? How does it work? Can it deliver better racing? And will it shake up the F1 order?