Will the new F1 2026 cars really deliver better racing after early fears?

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The original intentions of the 2022 regulations to improve the quality of racing in Formula 1 didn't translate successfully. But the FIA is optimistic that its work on the next rules cycle in 2026, outlined today, will truly offer a greater spectacle.

Formula 1 has had its fair share of scare stories about the new 2026 car rules. From concerns about 'Frankenstein' machines, to drivers needing to change down gears on the straights, and then alarm at some simulator tests where cars were spinning out on the straights, it has not been smooth sailing to get where we are today.

One consequence of the fact that the current generation of cars is incredibly sensitive to ride heights is that it has been difficult for teams to get totally on top of things, which has served to open up a gap in the grid. F1 2026 FIA car renders Photo by: FIA Even the once-dominant Mercedes squad is still battling with what is needed to get the most out of the current rules set.

Source: Car News Wire (carnewswire.net)

 

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