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Tweaks have been made to F1’s regulations after the final meeting of the World Motor Sport Council for 2025.
The FIA has announced changes to Formula 1’s sporting regulations starting from the 2026 season. The World Motor Sport Council approved seven major changes to the rules, including extending practice sessions on Sprint weekends affected by a red flag. Drivers will now have extended practice time if a red flag occurs during FP1 on Sprint weekends. Additional changes include a single pre-season test from 2027, no removal of tyre limitations in Sprint Qualifying in wet conditions, and amendments to out-of-competition tyre testing car specifications for 2026. Operational personnel trackside will increase to 60 per team in 2026, with race suspension and restart procedures being simplified. Updates have been made to the Driver Adjustable Bodywork usage for compatibility with technical regulations. A new ‘Section A’ has been added to the overall regulations for consistency and clarity.
