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Formula 1 has opted to drop the extra point for a fastest lap from the end of this season, following a meeting of the FIA World Motor Sport Council at which significant changes to the 2026 technica…
Formula 1 has decided to eliminate the additional point for the fastest lap starting from the current season, as confirmed by the FIA World Motor Sport Council’s recent meeting in Paris, where significant aerodynamic changes for the 2026 technical regulations were also approved. The Council’s meeting covered various regulatory modifications across different racing categories, with specific attention given to Formula 1’s short-term alteration regarding the fastest lap points rule. In addition to the removal of the fastest lap point, the regulations for 2024 and 2025 saw adjustments including an increase in the requirement for teams to field young drivers during free practice sessions. Furthermore, long-term changes for the 2026 season, such as revised aerodynamic regulations and energy management measures, were developed through collaboration among the FIA, FOM, and Formula 1 teams to enhance car performance and racing excitement while ensuring competitive balance. These changes will be complemented by adjustments to the cost cap rules and a restructuring of the overall regulations layout for better clarity and consistency.
