FIA announced the 2026 regulations for Formula 1. Significant changes to vehicles in the new era will be.
Formula 1 is a dynamic sport, meaning it is constantly changing and developing. The next big changes for the pinnacle of motorsport are 2026 It will be in . Within the scope of the new regulations announced by the FIA, Formula 1 vehicles will be sold in 2026. It will become 30 kg lighter. Maximum wheelbase of vehicles in 2026 reduced by 200 mm It will be reduced to 3,400 mm and the width will be reduced by 100 mm It will be reduced to 1,900 mm. Introduced by Pirelli in 2022 18 inch rim size will be preserved in the new period as wellbut in 2026 the width of the front tires compared to previous generation vehicles 25mm, The width of the rear tires is will be reduced by 30 mm. In addition, in new vehicles, downforce will be reduced by 30 percent and friction by 55 percent. DRS will be completely shelved in the new periodInstead, a new system will be offered to facilitate transitions. The new system, which is aimed to increase transitions, will provide additional battery power for a short period of time to drivers who approach the vehicle in front by one second. In order to enable closer races in the new period, Movable front and rear wings will be put into operation. Stating that they will increase safety thanks to stronger bodies and more challenging tests, the FIA has also announced a redesigned power unit that includes increased battery power and equal distribution between the internal combustion engine and electric power, as well as the use of 100 percent sustainable fuel. Saying that sustainability will be the main focus of the 2026 regulations, the FIA wants to achieve Net Zero Carbon by 2030.
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