Formula 1 teams have raised concerns about the proposed 2026 regulations, particularly regarding the potential slowness of the cars. Teams are worried that the cars could be several seconds slower than the current F1 cars and barely faster than Formula 2, unless changes are made to the draft regulations.
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Several Formula 1 team bosses have voiced their concerns regarding the draft 2026 technical regulations, stating that the current proposal may not deliver the outlined ambitions of the sport. The FIA has released an initial proposal for the next rules overhaul, aiming to introduce lighter, smaller cars to improve the overall racing spectacle. However, team bosses believe that changes are required to achieve the desired objectives.
As Red Bull faces a slump in performance, Mercedes technical director James Allison has shared his thoughts on the matter, suggesting the team’s upgrade may have backfired. Allison’s comments shed light on the challenges of implementing new components in Formula 1 and the ongoing battle for supremacy between the top teams.
Just a day after the FIA unveiled its 2026 Formula 1 car design concept, teams have begun voicing concerns over the proposed changes, including aerodynamics, weight reduction, and active aero systems. The teams are pushing for more discussion and collaboration with the governing body to ensure the new regulations enhance the sport for drivers, teams, and fans.
Formula 1 teams have been busy making significant design changes to their cars ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix. From Mercedes’ revised front suspension and wing to Red Bull’s new rear wing and Sauber’s beam wing updates, these technical innovations demonstrate the relentless pursuit of performance in the sport.
Lando Norris topped the first Formula 1 free practice session at the Canadian Grand Prix, leading Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc in a weather-hit opening practice at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve.
In a dramatic first practice session at the Canadian Grand Prix, McLaren’s Lando Norris emerged as the surprise pacesetter, posting a blistering lap time to top the timesheets ahead of Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz. The wet and changing conditions at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve forced drivers to adapt quickly, setting the stage for an intriguing qualifying and race weekend.
With the Canadian Grand Prix on the horizon, Charles Leclerc is downplaying Ferrari’s status as favorites, suggesting it’s a ploy by rivals to shift the pressure. The Monegasque driver believes the tight competition between the top teams will be the key factor in Montreal, where Ferrari’s SF-24 could thrive on the circuit’s bumpy characteristics.
As Mercedes looks to revive its Formula 1 fortunes in 2024, Lewis Hamilton has highlighted the importance of mastering corner balance as the key to catching up with the leading teams. The seven-time champion believes that addressing this area will be vital for the German marque to contend with its rivals and secure a podium finish, with the team currently sitting fourth in the Constructors’ Championship.
Fernando Alonso, the double World Champion, has voiced doubts about the FIA’s ambitious plan to cut 30kg from 2026 Formula 1 cars, labeling it an ‘impossible target’. The article delves into the challenges facing the sport as it aims to balance weight reduction, increased electrical components, and driver freedom in the upcoming regulation changes.