Components 1 vehicles might be smaller, nimbler and extra environmentally pleasant from 2026, the game’s governing physique the FIA has stated.
Automobiles might be 30kg lighter, 10cm narrower and have engines with a close to 50-50 cut up between electrical and inner combustion energy – and use absolutely sustainable fuels.
The FIA described the idea on the coronary heart of the 2026 guidelines as a “nimble automobile”.
Lively aerodynamics might be used to optimise the usage of the brand new engines.
Automobiles may have entrance and rear wings that open on the straights to scale back drag and enhance pace, however then shut to extend downforce for cornering efficiency.
And overtaking might be facilitated by a power-boost system for a automobile following one other, to be often known as guide override mode.
That is as an alternative of the present DRS (drag-reduction system) overtaking support.
The brand new hybrid engines, which triple the quantity {of electrical} energy used, have attracted two new producers into F1 within the form of Audi and Ford, and persuaded Honda to reverse its resolution to give up the game.
Together with Mercedes, Ferrari and Renault, and the brand new Crimson Bull Powertrains firm with which Ford is becoming a member of forces, there might be a complete of six engine producers in F1 in 2026.
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem stated: “The important thing options of the 2026 laws are superior, sustainable know-how and security.
“Our goal, along with F1, was to provide a automobile that was proper for the way forward for the game’s elite class. We imagine we’ve got achieved that objective.”
The foundations are part of F1’s pledge to go net-zero carbon by 2030.
