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The FIA has revealed the much-anticipated brand-new technical regulations which will usher in the latest widespread overhaul to Formula 1 from the 2026 campaign. Following much deliberation involving the incumbent teams, the FIA has published a document comprising the details behind the cars that will shape F1’s newest era. The series had reverted to ground […]
The FIA has published a document detailing the new cars that will define F1’s upcoming era, after much consideration by the current teams. These new cars will move away from ground effect aero used in 2022 to reduce turbulence and increase overtaking opportunities, due to issues like “porpoising” and concerns about dirty air. The new technical rules will prioritize flat floors over ground effect, reducing reliance on stiff car set-ups while also reducing the minimum weight limit by 30kg to 768kg for better efficiency and handling. Significant dimensional changes will see narrower cars, a smaller wheelbase, and reductions in downforce and drag by 30% and 55% respectively. Active aero elements will be introduced, engines will undergo changes, with the removal of the MGU-H component and the introduction of 100% sustainable fuels. The teams will not be allowed to begin work on their 2026 F1 cars until January next year, as previously announced, setting the stage for an exciting new chapter in Formula 1.
