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The FIA is pressing ahead with its plans to reduce the weight of Formula 1 cars come 2026 with the opening of a new tender process for a revised “lightweight” halo. The 2026 season will see sweeping technical changes made to both the engine and chassis regulations, which will also include the notable shift towards […]
The 2026 season will bring significant changes to both the engine and chassis regulations, including a shift towards active aero. The FIA aims to reduce car weight by 40 to 50 kilograms from the current 798kg limit introduced in 2022. Manufacturers are now invited to bid to become the designated halo supplier for the 2026-2030 period, with the updated titanium alloy halo set to weight over 6kg. Safety remains a top priority, as the halo—credited with saving drivers’ lives—undergoes stringent static tests to withstand forces up to 125 kilonewtons. The future F1 cars will feature a lighter halo and reduced weight with a smaller wheelbase and narrower profile, but will maintain the 18-inch wheels amidst Pirelli’s opposition to a return to 16 inches.
