The International Automobile Federation (FIA) has announced new changes to the Formula 1 regulations, focusing on the 2026 season.
Starting next year, teams will be able to conduct tests with “mule cars,” which will have modified chassis, to prepare for the new rules that will come into effect in 2026. These cars will follow a standard based on models used in the past four years, ensuring equitable preparation among the teams.
The new regulations will be structured around four main pillars. The first aims to maintain the spectacle, ensuring that the V6 internal combustion engines retain performance similar to the current ones, avoiding significant performance differences. Environmental sustainability is another focus, with an increase in the use of electric energy by up to 50% and the adoption of 100% sustainable fuels.
Additionally, financial sustainability will be prioritized, seeking to reduce costs for competitors. The regulations aim to attract new power unit manufacturers to the sport.
Among the most significant changes is the elimination of DRS, replaced by the “manual overtaking mode,” which can be activated by the driver to increase engine power during overtaking maneuvers.
Another important modification is the reduction of ground effect, with a new floor configuration making it partially flat and reducing the diffuser’s effectiveness. These changes aim to promote more competitive and balanced races.
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