Overview
- Single-seater chief Nikolas Tombazis says the FIA is fully open to limited adjustments to the 2026 regulations after feedback from drivers and teams.
- Any revisions must pass the FIA’s governance process, with officials stressing there will be no immediate or sweeping changes.
- Pre-season running in Barcelona and Bahrain highlighted heavy energy management, including lift-and-coast and sharp downshifts to preserve a battery delivering roughly 470 horsepower.
- Max Verstappen likened the new cars to “Formula E on steroids,” while George Russell reported more erratic race starts without the now-removed MGU-H.
- Tombazis maintains the 50/50 electric–ICE concept remains on course, saying most concerns have been addressed as outside figures such as Flavio Briatore and Bernie Ecclestone voice doubts about fan appeal.