Yesterday, an important meeting of the F1 Commission was held to discuss the near future of the sport.
The F1 Commission gathered yesterday to analyze several topics concerning the future of Formula 1. One of the key items on the agenda was the 2026 regulations, but no official decision was made in that regard. Below is a summary of what transpired during the meeting:
Updates to the 2025 Regulations
Minor changes to the 2025 Sporting Regulations were approved, the most notable of which include:
- Final adjustments needed to implement the mandatory two-stop strategy for the Monaco Grand Prix.
- Updates to parc fermé allowances in cases where a driver chooses not to wear a cooling vest.
- Introduction of a regulatory mechanism to handle delays in freight transport during overseas events, as experienced by several teams at the recent Chinese Grand Prix.
A change to the financial regulations was approved regarding capital expenditure allowances for new entrants, in preparation for the arrival of the Cadillac Formula 1 team in 2026.
The issue of grass fires (as recently seen during the Japanese Grand Prix) was discussed. It was agreed to explore alternative trackside materials (such as steel) and potential treatments for certain circuits.
2026 Regulations
The FIA provided participants with an update on progress made toward the 2026 regulations.
The F1 Commission discussed in principle improvements to the 2026 energy management strategy, as well as measures to address financial challenges that might be faced by power unit manufacturers experiencing poor performance or significant reliability issues in 2026. All of these matters will be explored in more depth by experts within the relevant advisory committees.
The FIA also briefed the F1 Commission members on a constructive recent meeting held in Bahrain between the FIA, FOM, and power unit manufacturers.
