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F1 2026: FIA green light ‘delay’ to new rule
According to German media, the FIA has approved a delay for one of the rules in the upcoming 2026 F1 season.
The 2026 season will bring significant changes to the sport, including new car designs and power units to make for an exciting start.
It’s currently unknown which teams and drivers will be in the championship running, potentially leading to a complete shift in the competitive order.
Pre-season testing will be crucial with 11 days allocated this year for teams to address any issues, but there has been a delay in implementing new rules related to pre-season testing.
While F1 aims for net zero emissions by 2030, fossil fuels will still be used in pre-season testing due to a delay in introducing sustainable fuels.
The new high-tech, sustainable fuels will become mandatory at the Australian Grand Prix in March but will not be delayed for the 2027 pre-season testing.
The 2026 power unit changes include a shift to a 50-50 split between electrical energy and internal combustion engines, aiming to reduce emissions and meet F1’s carbon neutrality goal by 2030.
