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How will F1’s new overtake mode work – and why are its rules still not finished?

Not every aspect of the 2026 regulations are set in stone yet, and the FIA has several ways to react after F1 testing in Barcelona - if the on-track picture requires it

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Why an important part of F1's 2026 rules is still a work in progress

Not all aspects of the 2026 regulations are set in stone yet. The FIA has several ways to react after F1 testing in Barcelona, if the on-track picture requires it

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What will be the key differentiator in F1 2026? FIA shares its early predictions

The FIA believes the internal combustion engine will be an important performance differentiator in 2026. However, the governing body is hopeful that it will not trigger years of dominance as was the case in 2014

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What will be the key performance differentiator in F1? FIA shares early prediction

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FIA's honest assessment of F1's past rule cycle: “We have missed that”

Nikolas Tombazis admits the FIA underestimated how crucial ride height would be in F1's past cycle. He does not expect a repeat of porpoising in 2026

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FIA candid about ‘a miss’ in previous F1 regulations: “I wish we had done better”

Nikolas Tombazis admits the FIA underestimated how crucial ride height would be in F1's past cycle. He does not expect a repeat of porpoising in 2026

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FIA considered F1 rule changes, but lacked support from teams

The FIA has considered regulatory changes during the past cycle to combat dirty air. However, the plan did not receive enough support among F1 teams

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FIA considered mid-cycle rule change, but lacked support from F1 teams

The FIA has considered regulatory changes during the past cycle to combat dirty air. However, the plan did not receive enough support among F1 teams

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FIA plans changes to 2026 F1 terminology to avoid fan confusion

The FIA intends to simplify several terms for the 2026 F1 season, including the Manual Override Mode (shortened to MOM) in an effort to avoid confusion among fans

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FIA to adjust F1 terminology for 2026 to prevent fan confusion

The FIA intends to simplify several terms for the 2026 F1 season. This includes the Manual Override Mode (shortened to MOM) in an effort to avoid confusion among fans

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FIA responds to complaints after Max Verstappen says "My back is falling apart"

The world champion is one of several F1 drivers who says they won't miss the current generation of cars

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FIA responds to Verstappen’s "my back is falling apart" complaint about current F1 cars

Max Verstappen is one of several F1 drivers who won't miss the current generation of cars, and the FIA acknowledges the physical challenges were unexpected

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Why the FIA feels so confident F1 2026 will bring more exciting racing

The FIA has set out why the 2026 generation of Formula 1 cars should be able to race each other much more closely than the current machinery

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Why the FIA is confident 2026 rules will make F1 ‘unpredictable, exciting’

The FIA has set out why the 2026 generation of Formula 1 cars should be able to race each other much more closely than the current machinery

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Why Red Bull has "no worries" over McLaren's engine cost cap "hand grenade"

A new engine for Max Verstappen in Brazil ignited a controversy over whether changes for performance rather than reliability reasons fit within F1's cost cap – and it exposes a grey area in the regulations

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Red Bull defends “legitimate” engine swap after McLaren's cost cap "hand grenade"

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Will 2026 F1 cars really reach 400km/h? - Wolff's comments explained

Suggestions from Mercedes' Toto Wolff that 2026 F1 cars could skirt the 400km/h barrier raised eyebrows over the past week, with drivers and the FIA weighing in on the topic

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F1 teams, drivers, FIA comment on rumored 400 km/h (248 mph) top speeds in 2026

Suggestions from Mercedes' Toto Wolff that 2026 F1 cars could skirt the 400km/h barrier raised eyebrows. We asked drivers and the FIA to weigh in

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'We don't want a chess game' - FIA responds to claims F1’s 2026 cars are too complex

The FIA dubbed complaints about the 2026 F1 cars “premature”, adding that it is seeking a balance between speed and strategy in the series

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Will F1 get too complex in 2026? FIA responds to driver concerns after simulator runs

Nikolas Tombazis calls some of the complaints about the 2026 rules “premature.” The FIA is seeking a balance: F1 must not become a game of chess, but shouldn’t be too simple either. Do smart drivers have an advantage?

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FIA “surprised” by focus on lap times as it reveals just how slow 2026 F1 cars could be

The FIA says it has been “surprised” by the focus on lap times for the new 2026 Formula 1 cars, which it admitted could be “between one and two-and-a-half seconds slower”

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How much slower will F1's new cars be? FIA shares first indication ahead of 2026

The FIA is surprised by concerns that the new F1 cars will be considerably slower. According to the governing body, fans will get used to the 2026 machinery, and a doomsday scenario about F2 lap times is 'definitely' not on the table

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FIA still working on new F1 rules to prevent "unnatural things" on-track in 2026

Nikolas Tombazis states that the F1 regulations for 2026 are still a work in progress, as the FIA wants to prevent unnatural things: “We absolutely don't want drivers to lift off on the straights”

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F1 2026 rules still "evolving" to prevent "unnatural things" on track, says FIA

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Steps the FIA will take to avoid a repeat of Mercedes' 2014 F1 dominance

Next year, both chassis and power unit regulations will undergo sweeping changes. Several technical directors in the F1 paddock have called it the biggest overhaul of the past 50 years.

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