The FIA ​​has approved new Formula 1 regulations, which will come into force in 2026.

Changes in F1 from 2026. The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) has approved new ruleRegulation for Formula 1, which will come into force from the 2026 seasonas stated in the message.

“The full 2026 regulations take Formula 1 into the future with a number of key innovations in powertrain, chassis, aerodynamics, safety and stability,” the organization led by Mohammed bin Sulayem explains in its letter.

New rules include more maneuverable and lighter single-seaters, and also shortened its length by twenty centimeters and eliminated the drag reduction system (DRS). However, the FIA ​​approved active aerodynamics and designated six new constructors, including Ferrari, Mercedes, Alpine, Honda, Audi and Ford.

In new cars, the electrical part gains weight, which goes from 120 kilowatts to 350 kilowatts. Likewise, the FIA ​​has confirmed that the fuel will be 100% environmentally friendly, in line with its strategy electronic fuelwhich aims to reduce carbon emissions by 13%.

The FIA ​​eliminated DRS due to the 55% reduction in aerodynamic drag.

As for the aerodynamic part, New Formula 1 cars will reduce wind resistance by 55%the FIA ​​therefore considered that the usefulness of DRS had been significantly reduced, deciding to eliminate it.

Mohamed Ben Sulayem emphasized that “we have taken the opportunity to adapt the chassis to the energy requirements of the new power units” and added that “in collaboration with our partners in Formula 1 and with the help of the ten teams and all our stakeholders, this is a unique review that will guarantee that our top class championship will take place. even more relevant to what is happening in the world“

For his part, Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali believes the rules will mark an “important moment in the future” of the competition to provide fans with “more exciting racing.”

The competition is owned by Liberty Media. ended the 2023 financial year with losses of 184 million euros, despite revenue growth of 25%. Formula 1 ended last season reversing the previous year’s black numbers, which rose to $562 million. Despite losses in 2023, operating income was $297 million, up 71% from 2022.