Driver Feedback
FIA introduces 2026 rule tweaks for Miami Grand Prix
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Formula 1 drivers united in pushing for regulation changes to the 2026 rules, introduced ahead of the Miami Grand Prix. The tweaks address safety concerns from high closing speeds, qualifying energy management, race starts, and wet weather performance. Feedback from drivers has been largely positive, viewing them as a step forward.
The FIA is considering potential tweaks to the 2026 Formula 1 regulations following mixed feedback from drivers during pre-season testing. While some drivers like Lando Norris and George Russell have praised the new cars, others including Max Verstappen, Fernando Alonso, and Lewis Hamilton have raised concerns about energy management and racing purity. FIA single-seater director Nikolas Tombazis stated that 90% of the work is satisfactory but emphasized openness to changes based on early race data.