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RacingNews365·Jun 11

FIA president issues statement as major F1 rule changes announced

Mohammed Ben Sulayem spoke after a package of rule changes were announced to the F1 technical regulations.

motorsport.com·Jun 7

Isack Hadjar summoned to stewards, F1 Monaco GP podium at risk

Isack Hadjar is at risk of losing his Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix podium as he has been summoned to race stewards after a potential race suspension infringement. The Red Bull driver is potentially falling foul of Article B5.14.4.a of the technical regulations as his team started working on the RB22 during the late red flag in the principality. But race stewards also noted that when the team ...Keep reading

motorsport.com·Jun 5

Audi CEO responds to F1's V8 plans: “We don’t have problems with V8 engines”

Although 2026 only marks the first season under the new Formula 1 technical regulations, extensive discussions are already taking place behind the scenes about the next regulatory cycle – formally scheduled to begin in 2031, but one that could be brought forward if sufficient support exists. Both FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem and F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali have spoken positively about the ...Keep reading

motorsport.com·Jun 4

F1 teams exploit rear wing loophole for Monaco

The removal of straight mode for Formula 1's Monaco Grand Prix has led to an interesting approach from a handful of teams - which have used the opportunity to replace their rear wing actuators with a cluster of tiny winglets. All bodywork must fit into the defined legality boxes defined by the FIA's technical regulations. There is a small rectangular box on top of the rear wing for the wing ...Keep reading

motorsport.com·Jun 1

Max Verstappen will “order a new back” for Monaco GP amid Red Bull ride woes

During the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix, Max Verstappen already indicated that riding bumps and kerbs remains one of Red Bull’s main weaknesses. It has been an Achilles’ heel for several years now, and despite the all-new technical regulations, that has not changed. “Anywhere that it’s bumpy is going to be difficult for us,” Verstappen told Dutch media, including Motorsport.com, in ...Keep reading

RacingNews365·Jun 1

Mercedes F1 trick now illegal as new FIA rule officially in effect

A loophole in the technical regulations has now been closed by the FIA - with the Monaco Grand Prix set to be the first race under the new system.

RacingNews365·May 31

McLaren urge caution after F1 drivers issue FIA demand

Some F1 drivers have urged the FIA to force through changes to the technical regulations.

motorsport.com·May 30

How tweaked LED lights now show engine status on 2026 F1 cars

The 2026 Formula 1 regulations are still being fine-tuned, and the new LED light system is a step being made towards safety. Ahead of the Miami Grand Prix, the FIA and manufacturers approved technical updates, taking into account driver feedback, after F1 racers raised concerns regarding the way the electric motor’s status is signalled. Rear LED lights have taken on a much broader and more ...Keep reading

motorsport.com·May 25

Why George Russell doesn’t want to see the 2026 F1 rules changed

George Russell might have endured a heartbreakingly premature end to his fight for the Canadian Grand Prix win with Mercedes team-mate and championship rival Kimi Antonelli, but he remained very much on-message in praising the impact of Formula 1’s controversial new technical regulations. Russell got off to a sluggish start from pole position but passed Antonelli for the lead at the final ...Keep reading

motorsport.com·May 23

Lando Norris on F1 2026’s energy management: ‘No skill should be required on cool-down laps’

Lando Norris says energy management has grown too preponderant with Formula 1’s new technical regulations – especially on cool-down laps, when “there should be no skill required”. A power split close to 50-50 between combustion and electric energy means batteries must be nursed at all times in order to maximise performance. The Miami and Montreal tracks, with significant time on full ...Keep reading

motorsport.com·May 22

George Russell on 20-point gap to Kimi Antonelli: “It means nothing”

George Russell says his 20-point deficit to Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli in the 2026 Formula 1 drivers’ championship “means nothing” at this stage of the season. Mercedes has dominated the new campaign so far, having handled the switch to F1’s new technical regulations better than its rivals. But while Russell won the season opener in Australia, he has been outqualified and ...Keep reading

motorsport.com·May 21

Max Verstappen: “Very positive” engine changes “definitely” help me stay in F1

A few days after his endurance racing adventures on the Nordschleife, Max Verstappen has returned to the Formula 1 paddock in Montreal. The Dutchman has not hidden his criticism of the current technical regulations, but developments made since the Miami Grand Prix have, in his view, moved the series in the right direction. The FIA has announced that there is an agreement in principle to make ...Keep reading

Synthesis·Apr 15

F1's 2026 Regulations Under Fire: A Season of Controversy

As the 2026 season unfolds, criticism of new technical regulations intensifies, prompting discussions among key stakeholders.