The International Automobile Federation (FIA) issued a statement following the first meeting that brought together technical personnel from the teams and power unit manufacturers. Proposals were made that will be evaluated over the next three meetings, with final decisions expected on April 20 by the leadership of all stakeholders.
Today, the FIA convened the first in a series of meetings to discuss potential changes to the Formula 1 regulations for 2026. The meeting, attended by FIA representatives as well as technical staff from teams and power unit manufacturers, covered a range of topics related to the natural evolution of F1’s technical and sporting rules for 2026. The first news to emerge from the meeting is that changes will indeed be introduced.
“It was agreed that, while the races so far have provided great spectacle, some adjustments to the regulations regarding energy management are necessary,” the FIA stated in a communication issued at the end of the meeting. “The dialogue on complex topics was constructive, especially considering the competitive nature of the parties involved. At the start of the year, all parties agreed that this series of meetings would take place after the first three races of the season, a schedule designed to allow sufficient technical data collection before any discussions.”
As part of this discussion cycle, further meetings are planned over the next two weeks. On April 15, there will be a session focused on sporting regulations, where potential changes to Section B will be discussed to facilitate technical adjustments. The next technical session will take place on April 16, during which the points discussed today will be examined in greater detail and new topics will be presented.
On April 20, a high-level meeting is scheduled with representatives from all stakeholders. During this session, preferred options proposed jointly by the technical teams are expected to be considered, with the aim of reaching a consensus on the path forward.
“The 2026 regulations were developed and agreed upon in close collaboration with teams, engine manufacturers, power unit producers, the commercial rights holder, and the FIA, all present at the same table,” clarified the International Federation. “It is in this spirit of collaboration that potential modifications are being discussed. Any change to the regulations will be subject to the FIA World Council approval process.”
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