Formula 1: The revolution is coming in 2026 – Lighter, smaller and active aerodynamics the new cars!

There may still be almost 1.5 years to go before the long-awaited change in regulations to formula 1, However FIA proceeded today to reveal the new regulations, but also to present them revolutionary cars which will all come into effect from 2026!

Changes that will be expected to bring radical changes at the pinnacle of motorsport, as the goal of the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile is a more competitive, safe and environmentally friendly championship!

Specifically, the 2026 cars will be smaller and more flexible, both in length and width, while, in relation to this year’s, it will be against 30 kg lighter.

“Cars will be lighter, super fast and agile, but still at the technological forefront”said Nikolas Tombazis, head of cars at the FIA, emphasizing among other things that there will be a change in the power unit, with increased battery power, but also use of 100% sustainable fuels.

Unveiling the face of the 2026 FIA Formula 1 car?

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— FIA (@fia) June 6, 2024

Perhaps the most significant and revolutionary model that F1 cars will carry from 2026 onwards is the introduction of active aerodynamics. Both the front and rear spoilers of these new cars will have active aerodynamics, where the wings will be more open to reduce the effect of the wind on the car, greatly reducing vibration, but also allowing the pilots to change the aerodynamics of their car during the race and based on said conditions.

This practically means that the specific property will replace DRSwhich in recent years has also played an important and pivotal role in Formula 1.

Everything you need to know about the big changes for F1 in 2026#F1 @fia pic.twitter.com/HWF4pWmEaK

— Formula 1 (@F1) June 6, 2024