F1 Regulations, many changes: from qualifying to GPs, but also the starts. Here’s what will change
There are really many changes decided by the FIA and F1 to improve the show and safety on track in 2026
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Ben Sulayem: “Safety and the interest of the sport at the heart of the discussion on rules”
The FIA president has issued a statement ahead of tomorrow’s meeting, also attended by F1 team principals
The FIA bans Mercedes and Red Bull’s maximum electric power trick in qualifying
The International Federation has already banned since Miami the trick that Mercedes and Red Bull powered teams were using since the start of 2026
Tombazis: “F1 is not in intensive care, a couple of apples are enough as a cure”. Idea for changes in 2 phases
Nicholas Tombazis of the FIA has explained the two fronts on which the 2026 F1 rule changes will move.
Virtual FIA-drivers meeting before 20 April to discuss changes to the regulations
Within a week, the FIA will convene the Circus drivers online to hear their proposals regarding some changes to the regulations.
FIA Meeting: “Commitment to make changes to energy management”
The FIA has issued an official statement regarding today’s meeting on possible immediate changes to the 2026 regulations
Patrese: “The FIA should allow track tests in Barcelona in April”
According to Riccardo Patrese, the ideal would be to organize an open-door collective test in Barcelona during this month of forced break
Mercedes engine trick in qualifying, Ferrari asks the FIA for clarification
Ferrari has asked the FIA for clarification regarding whether or not they intend to intervene to limit the Mercedes engine trick in qualifying
The new Mercedes (and Red Bull) engine trick to have maximum electrical power in qualifying
According to The Race, Mercedes and the Red Bull-Ford powered teams are able to exploit an MGU-K protection mode in qualifying
Qualifying boost: more fuel a complicated hypothesis, free use of active aerodynamics being considered
These F1 2026 are a real puzzle and finding a solution to get a boost in qualifying is not simple at all