Driver Safety
Aston Martin limits laps at Australian GP amid vibration health risks
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Aston Martin will severely restrict its drivers' running in the 2026 Australian Grand Prix due to intense chassis vibrations from its Honda power unit, risking permanent nerve damage. Fernando Alonso faces a 25-lap limit and Lance Stroll 15 laps, with the team expecting early retirements despite countermeasures implemented after pre-season issues.
Formula 1 has scrapped the mandatory two-pit-stop requirement for the Monaco Grand Prix starting in 2026, following controversy from its 2025 trial. The rule aimed to add strategy to the overtaking-challenged street circuit but led to exploitative tactics by teams. Other changes include extending Q3 qualifying to 13 minutes and keeping driver cooling vests optional.
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Tesla CEO Elon Musk stated that the latest Full Self-Driving software version permits drivers to text while using the system, depending on surrounding traffic conditions. This update relaxes driver monitoring in specific scenarios but remains a Level 2 supervised system requiring full attention. The announcement has raised concerns over safety and legality, as texting while driving is banned in nearly all US states.