Overview
- Flashing yellow lights are integrated into the rear-view mirrors as a first-for-F1 safety feature mandated for 2026.
- The system is intended to complement the existing rear red rain light by improving visibility from more angles.
- FIA technical regulations require two additional side lights, with Nikolas Tombazis citing wet-weather incidents where cars sit laterally to traffic.
- The lights were observed in use during the private Barcelona test, including on Isack Hadjar’s Red Bull after his crash, with no reported issues.
- Bernie Collins outlined the visibility benefits on Sky Sports, while Ted Kravitz criticized the flashing mirrors as off-putting.