The FIA has confirmed that drivers will have access to five straight mode activation zones during the Belgian Grand Prix weekend, making Spa-Francorchamps one of the biggest tests yet for Formula 1’s 2026 power units.
With its long full-throttle sections and relatively few heavy braking zones to recover energy, the Belgian circuit is widely regarded as one of the toughest venues on the calendar for battery management. As a result, the phenomenon known as super clipping is expected to be a key talking point once again.
Concerns over super clipping first dominated discussions ahead of the British Grand Prix, where several drivers warned that the issue could have a significant impact on racing. While the effect ultimately proved less dramatic than feared, Spa’s unique layout is expected to place even greater demands on the hybrid systems despite the FIA’s recent measures designed to reduce its influence.