The world’s most important motorsport category has reduced the weight of the cars and shown what will be a new overtaking system on the straights.
In the last few hours, the FIA confirmed the changes that the cars will undergo for the 2026 season, following the “agile car” logic installed in the category in previous years. Among the main changes are the removing 30 kilos from the weight of the car and the end of DRS as it is known, forming a new overtaking system powered by the electric energy of the cars.
According to the FIA, the aim of the measures is to generate more competitiveness on the track, and only after the Monaco Grand Prix where the first 10 positions were maintained from start to finish, the announcement of changes for the 2026 season changed of the world of Formula 1.
30 kilograms less weight per car means, according to the managers, that the pilots can drive better and better.. Regarding the elimination of the traditional DRS, the changes will be in the way in which it is done, but the competitors will still have the possibility to take advantage when chasing others. With the changes, the chaser can overtake whoever is in front of him on the straights through a greater deployment of electrical energy.
“The main features of the 2026 F1 Regulations are advanced technology, sustainability and safety. Our goal is to build a car suitable for the future of the elite sport category.”, reviews the president of the FIA, Mohamed Ben Sulayem.
The cars will also be 20 centimeters shorter and 10 centimeters thinnerbecause the wheelbase will be reduced from 3,600mm to 3,400mm, while the width will be from 2,000mm to 1,900mm.
On the other hand, even if the wheels keep their current size of 18 inches, they will be smaller in small steps so that the cars will continue to have a proper grip on the rails. The front torque will be reduced by 25mm, while the rear by 30mm.
“These regulations mark an important moment in the future of our sport, as we expect a new generation of cars and power units which aims to offer our fans closer and more exciting races“clarifies Stefano Domenicali, the general director of Formula 1.
Source: Tycsports
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