The FIA announced changes to the 2026 F1 regulations earlier this week to tackle some early-season concerns.
Former F1 driver Anthony Davidson expressed concerns about the new regulation changes potentially making overtaking more difficult in races. During the first three rounds of the season, drivers have already shared their apprehensions about the new cars that significantly differ from the previous generation due to the impact of the battery technology. At the recent Japanese Grand Prix, a serious crash involving Oliver Bearman hitting the wall occurred due to a speed differential issue when approaching Franco Colapinto’s car. Davidson pointed out that the incident was triggered by a driver using the ‘boost’ button for a brief burst of speed, causing an unexpected disparity in car velocities. This situation, as Davidson explained, led to a significant speed gap between the two cars and resulted in a dangerous on-track incident that caught the attention of viewers, especially from the helicopter camera angle. It was clarified that the accident was not solely due to the car in front slowing down unexpectedly, but rather the car behind accelerating excessively with the boost feature activated in an area where it was not commonly used.
