The F1 Commission has confirmed plans to review 2026 engine regulations, focusing on energy management and addressing reliability concerns for manufacturers.
The second meeting of the F1 Commission for 2025 took place today, April 24, at the FIA headquarters in Geneva and online. It was led by Nikolas Tombazis, FIA Single-Seater Director, and Stefano Domenicali, CEO of Formula One Management (FOM).
Here’s a summary of the key discussion points:
2025 Regulation Updates
Minor updates were made to the 2025 Sporting Regulations, with the most notable changes being:
- Final adjustments for the implementation of the mandatory two-stop strategy at the Monaco Grand Prix.
- Updates to the parc fermé rules in case a driver doesn’t wear the required cooling vest.
- Introduction of regulatory provisions to address freight delays during events, as experienced by several teams during the recent Chinese Grand Prix.
A Financial Regulation amendment was approved, allowing for potential investment in infrastructure for new teams, a necessity before Cadillac’s entry in 2026.
Additionally, the issue of grass fires near the track, as seen during the recent Japanese Grand Prix, was discussed. A proposal was made to explore alternative protective materials (such as steel instead of titanium) and possible treatments for the grass on certain circuits.
2026 Regulations
The FIA provided an update on the progress of the 2026 regulations.
The F1 Commission discussed potential improvements to the energy management strategy for 2026 and measures to address financial challenges faced by power unit manufacturers with low performance or significant reliability issues in 2026. No decisions were made at this meeting; these topics will be reviewed in detail by the relevant advisory committees.
The FIA also briefed the F1 Commission on a recent constructive meeting in Bahrain between the FIA, FOM, and power unit manufacturers.
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