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New technical regulations are set to come into play for the 2026 F1 season, presenting opportunities for the entire grid to gain on rivals.
Nico Hulkenberg anticipates that F1 engineers will find a way to exploit loopholes in the 2026 regulations, given the sport’s history of innovation in response to new rules. The upcoming changes, including lighter and more nimble cars with fresh aerodynamic designs, will pose a new challenge for teams. With the elimination of the MGU-H unit and increased electric output in the new power unit, F1 is adapting to current global trends towards sustainability. Hulkenberg acknowledges the necessity of incorporating more electric components in F1 to align with environmental concerns. Despite the evolving regulations, he trusts in the ingenuity of engineers to discover advantages within the constraints.
