Why Stefano Domenicali believes F1 2026 will be more competitive despite increased electrification. Stefano Domenicali explains why the 2026 Formula 1 regulations.

F1 2026 more electric, but Domenicali does not fear domination: here is why

The official debut of the new 2026 Formula 1 regulations is fast approaching, and Stefano Domenicali has moved to reassure fans and stakeholders alike: according to the F1 President, the teams will be more evenly matched under the upcoming rules.

The regulatory future of Formula 1 continues to spark debate, especially with the significant increase in the electric component set to be introduced in 2026. However, Stefano Domenicali remains confident. In his view, the new technical framework will not create a competitive imbalance between the teams. On the contrary, he believes it will make the championship even more closely fought, fully aligned with the technological evolution currently shaping the global automotive industry.

Domenicali: “More electric, but also more battle”

Responding to concerns about a potentially less balanced Formula 1 in an interview with Corriere della Sera, Stefano Domenicali reaffirmed his conviction that the new regulations will deliver an even more intense competition. “I do not fear an imbalance: I think we will see an even tighter fight. Even if someone starts better in Melbourne, I believe that within a few races the others will catch up thanks to development.”

According to the F1 President, recent history clearly shows that teams are capable of reacting quickly to major technical changes. This ability to adapt and develop at a rapid pace has repeatedly ensured that the championship remains unpredictable and spectacular, even when a new rules cycle initially appears to favor one particular outfit.

A necessary choice for the future of F1

Stefano Domenicali also explained that increasing the electric component is not merely a technical adjustment, but an inevitable direction for top-level motorsport. “We had to go in this direction to keep up with the times, or even anticipate them. The automotive sector needs solutions linked to energy management.”

The President underlined that without a decisive move toward sustainability and advanced hybrid technology, several major automotive brands would not have chosen to enter or return to Formula 1. “If we had not taken this path, manufacturers like Cadillac, Ford and Audi would have stayed away.”

Finally, Stefano Domenicali sought to reassure traditional fans who remain strongly attached to the sport’s heritage and its distinctive sound. “When you hear the noise of the new engines, there will be no doubts.”