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The FIA has confirmed that, after a meeting between itself, Formula 1, its Team Principals and engine manufacturers’ CEOs, it will implement “refinements” to the sport’s much-maligned new technical regulations.
The FIA has confirmed refinements to the new technical regulations in Formula 1 following a meeting with Team Principals and engine manufacturers’ CEOs.
F1 2026 started with criticism from drivers like Max Verstappen and Lando Norris about the new 50-50 hybrid powertrains.
Concerns about safety were raised after a crash in the Japanese Grand Prix, adding to existing criticisms of synthetic racing and high overtake numbers due to battery management.
Changes were agreed upon after the meeting to address issues identified in the first three Grands Prix.
FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem thanked involved parties for their collaborative efforts and emphasized safety and sporting fairness as top priorities in F1.
