2026 F1 Regulations Archives

Ahead of the F1 Barcelona-Catalunya GP, Max Verstappen comments on Red Bull seemingly having the strongest ICE in 2026 under the ADUO mechanism

Verstappen “confused” ahead of 2026 F1 Barcelona-Catalunya GP that Red Bull’s engine is being “portrayed as the best” under ADUO rankings

Senjuti Jash2 weeks ago2 weeks ago05 mins

Heading into the F1 Barcelona-Catalunya GP this weekend, Max Verstappen has shared his thoughts on Red Bull seemingly boasting the best-performing ICE in 2026 under the ADUO mechanism and the additional power unit changes that are coming in the next two seasons. The FIA reportedly informed the engine manufacturers and the teams on Monaco GP…

Verstappen says F1's proposed 2027 changes are a “very positive” step for the sport, admitting the improvements could keep him in F1 longer.

Verstappen welcomes potential 2027 regulation changes as talks over F1 future continue

Shania Wallage1 month ago1 month ago03 mins

Ahead of the 2026 F1 Canadian GP, Max Verstappen has strongly suggested he will continue racing in Formula 1 in 2027, if a proposal to reduce the engines’ electric power dependency is agreed on in the 2027 regulation changes. The four-time World Champion has been one of the most vocal critics of Formula 1’s 2026…

Former F1 driver Ralph Firman offered his take on the 2026 F1 regulations in an exclusive interview with Pit Debrief

Firman “not such a fan” of battery-focused F1 2026 regulations

Magdalena Put1 month ago1 month ago04 mins

In an exclusive interview with Pit Debrief, former F1 driver Ralph Firman shared his thoughts on the 2026 regulations, which have received mixed reactions from both drivers and fans. Firman, who raced in F1 with Jordan during the 2003 season and remains a fan of the sport, admitted he has some reservations about the latest…

Shintaro Orihara discusses Honda and Aston Martin's objectives for the 2026 F1 Canadian GP weekend and the challenges they expect to face at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve

Honda’s Orihara details the goals for Aston Martin’s 2026 F1 Canadian GP weekend

Senjuti Jash1 month ago1 month ago04 mins

Honda’s trackside general manager and chief engineer, Shintaro Orihara, has opened up about the improvements the Aston Martin F1 team made in Miami, the challenges they expect to encounter at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, and the targets they have set for the 2026 Canadian GP Sprint weekend. Despite not bringing any official upgrades to the…

“No right or wrong”: Bortoleto on F1’s 2026 regulation debate

Antonina Jaromin1 month ago1 month ago03 mins

The opening stages of the 2026 F1 season have seen regulations concerns amongst drivers, yet Audi’s Gabriel Bortoleto believes that drivers will ultimately have to adapt to the new era of racing, while the FIA refines the rules. Ahead of the 2026 F1 Miami GP, Formula 1, the FIA, and stakeholders approved a number of…

McLaren’s Lando Norris spoke about how F1 and the FIA should balance driver and fan experience during the 2026 season.

Norris on balancing driver and fan experience within F1 2026 regulations

Chiara Perin1 month ago1 month ago04 mins

McLaren’s Lando Norris spoke about certain issues that still need to be resolved and aspects that the FIA has improved within the 2026 regulations. On Thursday before the Miami GP, last year’s world champion Norris discussed changes introduced in the 2026 season. The Brit was questioned about whether he thought F1 was doing a good…

F1 drivers assess 2026 regulation changes before Miami GP as safety, Qualifying flow and racing spectacle shape the sport’s next phase now.

Drivers react to revised 2026 F1 regulations ahead of Miami GP

Karishma Persad2 months ago2 months ago022 mins

Formula 1 will enter the Miami GP with revised 2026 regulations after the FIA, F1 and the teams agreed on a package of targeted rule changes. The sport wants to improve safety, reduce awkward energy-management demands and create a better spectacle for fans and drivers. The key technical changes focus on power deployment. F1 has…

FIA cautions that F1 “cannot be hostage” to manufacturers in future regulation changes

Antonina Jaromin2 months ago2 months ago03 mins

Reflecting on F1’s future engine regulations, the FIA shared that the sport should not rely too heavily on manufacturers when shaping its future. The 2026 regulations introduced a new power unit featuring a 50/50 split between an internal combustion engine (ICE) and an electric motor. The new era concept attracted major manufacturers and partnerships, such…

Andrea Stella and Mark Temple of McLaren give outlook on what to expect from changes to the 2026 F1 regulations and potential further changes

McLaren’s Stella and Temple on what to expect following changes to the 2026 F1 regulations

Rebecca Malitz2 months ago2 months ago05 mins

During a media session in Woking, McLaren technical director – performance, Mark Temple, and team principal, Andrea Stella, commented on the most recent changes to the 2026 F1 regulations. Earlier this week, Formula 1 and the FIA agreed on changes to the 2026 regulations, which will take effect at the upcoming Miami Grand Prix. Safety…

Piastri shares how drivers influenced the latest 2026 F1 regulation changes, discussing qualifying challenges and safety concerns.

Piastri discusses the recent 2026 F1 regulation changes ahead of the Miami Grand Prix

Shania Wallage2 months ago2 months ago03 mins

At a media session at McLaren Technology Centre, Oscar Piastri offered insight into the role drivers played in shaping recent 2026 F1 regulation changes with the FIA, and how those discussions could continue throughout the season. Speaking candidly at Woking, Piastri explained that much of the feedback process came through the collective voice of the…