Final week, the FIA introduced the primary draft of its new regulations, set to debut in the beginning of the 2026 season.
There are some large modifications on the horizon, together with smaller and nimbler vehicles, a discount within the minimal weight restrict in addition to a number of modes for the entrance and rear wings to regulate downforce.
There’ll be extra reliance on the battery for energy deployment and MOM – a guide override mode the drivers can activate for further energy at larger speeds.
However are these the fitting strikes for the collection going ahead?
Jake Boxall-Legge joins Bryn Lucas on the Autosport Podcast to debate what he thinks the regulation modifications will imply for the racing product going ahead. Are the fears about “trains” powered by guide overrides as a substitute of the quickly to be scrapped DRS a real concern?
There’s additionally dialogue about why a few of the groups and drivers are pushing again on the regulation change, reminiscent of Sergio Perez and Lando Norris, claiming that the cycle of modifications each four-five years actively harms the collection’ competitiveness.
And is it doable to take 30 kilograms out of the vehicles with the facility items set to develop into even heavier in 2026? Jake additionally ponders on whether or not the push for sustainable fuels means an eventual comeback for the favored V10’s of the 2000’s.