2026 regulations

F1 2026’s Overlooked Safety Problem: Race Start Near-Misses in Melbourne and Shanghai Demand Urgent Action

While Formula 1’s paddock argues about artificial overtaking and Mario Kart regulations, three documented near-misses at race starts have barely registered. The 2026 start procedure is creating genuinely dangerous closing-speed differentials — and the sport appears to be waiting for an accident to prove it.

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Why Ferrari Must Be “Clever” With 2026 F1 Upgrades and Budget Cap

Ferrari team principal Frédéric Vasseur has revealed that managing the cost cap—not finding performance in the wind tunnel—will be the true challenge of 2026 development. With transport costs now included and early flyaway races creating logistical nightmares, Ferrari must be “clever” about when and where to deploy upgrades.

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F1 Teams Alert: 2026 Weight Challenge Threatens Early Season Performance

As Formula 1 prepares for one of its most significant regulatory overhauls, teams are facing an unexpected technical crisis. The ambitious 768kg minimum weight target for 2026 cars is proving far more challenging than anticipated, with team principals warning that most entries will start the season overweight—potentially costing vital tenths per lap.

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