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New chassis and engine rules are on the horizon, right at a time when the front of the F1 field seems to be converging at a faster rate that at any point since the ground effect regulations came in. The Race F1 Tech Show asks whether the 2026 tweaks are ones F1 could do without
In 2026, Formula 1 will undergo significant rules changes for both the power unit and chassis, coinciding with a tight battle at the front and a convergence of overall performance. The question arises whether these technical tweaks are necessary for F1. Host Edd Straw and former technical director Gary Anderson discuss this topic on the latest episode of The Race F1 Tech Show. This convergence of performance is linked to Red Bull’s recent challenges, particularly with their car’s handling of kerbs and bumps. The episode also addresses listener questions on data-gathering and aero regulations, providing a comprehensive analysis of the current F1 landscape.
