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The FIA will enforce a new minimum weight livery rule from next season as part of a series of updates agreed by the F1 Commission.
The FIA will enforce a new minimum weight livery rule for the upcoming season to address teams exploiting bare-carbon sections for weight reduction purposes. The F1 Commission approved a “minimum surface requirement limit” for 2026 liveries following discussions with the Technical Advisory Committee. This new rule stipulates that at least 55% of the surface area must be covered by painted or stickered liveries rather than bare carbon fibre surfaces. The primary goal is to enhance the visual distinction between cars on the track in light of the 2022 technical regulation changes prompting aggressive weight-saving efforts by teams. In addition to the livery rule, driver numbers are set to undergo their first significant alteration since the established numbering system in 2014, allowing drivers to switch numbers during their careers. The FIA is also working on revising the aerodynamic testing rules to align with modern process and simulation technologies while considering cost implications and is in ongoing discussions regarding potential changes to tyre strategy regulations, such as mandatory two-stop races.
