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Senior Formula 1 figures are evaluating a raft of changes to race weekend formats, which includes ideas to tweak practice, qualifying and potentially even race distances
Senior figures in Formula 1 are considering various changes to race weekend formats, such as adjusting practice, qualifying, and potentially race distances. The impact of the new car and power unit rules for 2026 is eagerly anticipated, yet discussions on tweaks to sporting regulations persist. Proposed changes to grand prix weekends have garnered some team support and will be debated further in upcoming weeks. These ideas were recently discussed at a Sporting Advisory Committee meeting, with additional proposals scheduled for the Formula 1 Commission’s agenda. If the F1 Commission endorses any proposals, they could be swiftly incorporated into the 2026 regulations. However, the level of support for individual ideas remains uncertain, and some may be shelved for further evaluation or consideration in the long term.
