Formula 1 Set to Introduce Massive Changes Ahead of the 2026 Season

• Formula 1 aims to make the sport more sustainable
• FIA are looking to introduce loads of changes soon
• The changes are set to be introduced from the 2026 season and beyond

Formula 1 has been working assiduously towards becoming a net-zero carbon emission sport.

This daunting task which will definitely mark a new milestone in the motor racing world is projected to be achievable 100% in 2030.

In ensuring that Formula 1 is on track for this achievement, the sport which as reported by F1.com witnessed a carbon-neutral Grand Prix production in Silverstone in 2021 looks set to start implementation of these changes in 2026.

Formula changes in 2026

The 2026 Formula 1 regulations are set to include a few notable changes and developments ranging from sustainable fuels and increased electrical power.

A notable change to the power unit – the MGU-K (Motor Generator Unit-Kinetic) currently contributes 120 kilowatts to the power unit. In 2026, it would be 350 kilowatts.

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Also, these changes would impact the weights of the units which would increase from its current 40 kilograms to 190 kilograms.

According to Planet F1, the 2026 car will also be powered by biofuel as part of the sport’s “Net Zero” efforts to reduce carbon emissions.

With the increase in electric power, fuel dependency will decrease.

The sport aims to reduce the fuel load from the 2026 season onwards. It would be a massive reduction from the current 110 kg. There will also be other sustainable methods that the new regulations will adopt.

As posted on Twitter by Fastest Pit Stop, a breakdown of the changes fans would witness ahead of the 2026 season includes:

Cars gearboxes to have 6 gears instead of 8.

The cars will have to use 30kg of fuel only to generate electric power.

The wheelbase of cars will be shortened by 30 cm.

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A few Formula 1 fans have since greeted these new regulations with scepticism. It remains to be seen how perfectly these upgrades can be integrated into the sport.

F1 to make gridwalk change

Sports Brief earlier reported the FIA is considering placing restrictions on grid access after an incident at the Spanish Grand Prix where Neymar and several other guests were still on the edge of the main straight when the formation lap got underway.

Celebrities and other invited guests are granted access to the grid at the start of races on Sunday, with reporters often grabbing a quick word with some of them.