Formula 1's governing bodies and key stakeholders are convening to discuss potential adjustments to the regulations following a series of discussions and driver concerns. The sport's new 2026 chassis and engine regulations have been under scrutiny, particularly with regards to energy management.
Recent meetings have focused on possible alterations to address these issues, with the FIA, F1, teams, and engine manufacturers involved in the discussions. Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has cautioned against making drastic changes, advocating for a more nuanced approach. 'We need to act with a scalpel and not with a baseball bat,' Wolff stated. The F1 season is set to resume with the Miami Grand Prix, and stakeholders aim to finalize plans for regulatory adjustments.
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has described the talks as 'constructive and collaborative,' with drivers providing invaluable input on necessary adjustments. Mercedes driver George Russell has highlighted the need for 'flat-out qualifying' and reducing closing speeds, citing the recent Bearman-Colapinto crash as an example. Russell believes that some obvious improvements can be made in the short term, such as increasing the permitted rate of battery harvesting when a driver is on full throttle.