The new regulations for the 2026 season give a major role to active aerodynamics, but as is often the case, expectations do not yet coincide with reality.
The old school engineers involved in drafting the new regulations had already made mistakes in writing the new regulations; now doubts have arisen over the 2026 regulations.
For the time being, this scheme can only be tested on a simulator, but the simulation results do not give cause for optimism. The FIA sent its specialists to various teams to draw conclusions.
According to sources, the car proved to be uncontrollable in a low-drag configuration and at full engine power. The drivers turned, the rear of the car turning to the side in a simple straight line. This was caused by a shift in aerodynamic balance estimated to be three times greater than the current effect of DRS.
In such conditions, a spin could only be prevented with the utmost care, when the driver drove even slower laps than the current Formula 2, which is not at all suitable for Formula 1.
The FIA has recognized the seriousness of the situation and is in dialogue with the teams to prevent long-term problems from arising.
Source: F1 News
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