F1 stewards take lenient approach to penalty points in 2026

27 Mwezi wa tano, 2026

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Stewards in Formula 1 have issued no penalty points on drivers' superlicences during the first part of the 2026 season. This marks a clear shift from previous years when points accompanied sporting penalties more frequently. The change follows discussions between the FIA and drivers over the winter.

Races in Australia, China and Japan produced few or no penalties. Canada saw more interventions, including two 10-second penalties for Isack Hadjar of Red Bull. One was for multiple changes of direction against Charles Leclerc and the other for failing to slow sufficiently under double yellow flags. Neither carried penalty points. Similar outcomes applied to Oscar Piastri and Esteban Ocon earlier in the year.

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Lando Norris on Miami GP podium discussing F1 rule changes, with Charles Leclerc nearby.

Norris says F1 drivers still penalized after Miami rule tweaks

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Lando Norris hailed recent F1 technical regulation changes as a step forward after winning the Miami sprint race, but noted drivers remain penalized for pushing harder in key areas. Ferrari's Charles Leclerc urged realistic expectations on further improvements. The tweaks, aimed at energy management issues, were first tested at the Miami Grand Prix.

F1 CEO confident in 2026 rules tweaks amid early season concerns

Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali expressed confidence that the series will adjust its new 2026 technical regulations to address concerns from drivers and fans. He highlighted increased overtaking and growing global interest despite issues in qualifying sessions. Stakeholders are meeting to implement short-term changes ahead of the Miami Grand Prix.

F1 stakeholders ratify subtle changes to 2026 rules

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Formula 1 stakeholders met on Monday to ratify targeted adjustments to the 2026 technical regulations following recent races. Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff urged regulators to use 'a scalpel, not a baseball bat' in making tweaks to address issues like qualifying tactics and safety concerns. The changes focus on powertrain elements amid mixed fan reactions.

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Guenther Steiner explains young drivers' quick adaptation to 2026 F1 rules

Former Haas Formula 1 team principal Guenther Steiner attributes the success of younger drivers in the 2026 season to their lack of ingrained habits from previous cars. He highlighted Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli, who leads the championship after wins at the Chinese and Japanese Grands Prix. Steiner contrasted Antonelli's edge with teammate George Russell's challenges.

Max Verstappen discusses F1 regulation improvements with FIA

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Max Verstappen has shared proposals with the FIA to address concerns over the new 2026 Formula 1 regulations following the Australian Grand Prix. Drivers have criticized the 'yo-yo racing' caused by energy management, which led to artificial overtakes and safety issues at the start. Verstappen hopes for changes to make racing more natural, while confirming he does not plan to leave the sport.

Jumatatu, 4. Mwezi wa tano 2026, 19:22:56