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The FIA has confirmed a set of one-off changes to the rules set for the 2026 F1 season, in line with adjustments to the brand-new set of technical regulations
The FIA has announced one-off changes to the 2026 Formula 1 rules, in line with the new technical regulations for the upcoming season, marking the beginning of a new era for the sport with radical changes that could revolutionize F1.
New 50/50 hybrids, elimination of DRS, reduced ground effect, and Pirelli’s new tires aim to transform driving styles and overall competition, as teams adapt to the modifications, including Audi and Cadillac joining the grid.
Teams will now have 60 on-track staff members, instead of 58, to effectively manage the new car generation, with three tests scheduled, starting in January at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, followed by two tests in Bahrain in February.
The World Motor Sport Council approved these changes, pending ratification from the F1 Commission, signaling a major shift in F1 rules and regulations for the 2026 season, impacting bodywork, Sprint weekends, and race restarts, among other aspects.
