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The Race can reveal that rules tweaks aimed at segregating A-teams and B-teams and limiting the advantages of such models are being finalised by the FIA and F1 for 2026
The FIA is implementing Formula 1 rule changes for 2026 to separate A/B-teams and prevent collaboration that could lead to unfair advantages among squads, according to The Race.
Competitors benefiting from alliances with rivals or co-ownership has been a recurring issue in F1, prompting McLaren CEO Zak Brown to call for regulatory adjustments to ensure fair competition.
Brown highlighted the need for prohibiting co-ownership arrangements that could impact sporting integrity, especially in the context of the budget cap era and the push for independent teams.
The planned rulebook revamp for 2026 includes stricter regulations in F1’s operational rules (Section F) to regulate team alliances, ensuring IT systems segregation and preventing design sharing.
FIA’s single-seater director, Nikolas Tombazis, emphasized the goal of creating a level playing field by setting clear provisions to prevent collaboration and maintain fair competition standards.
