Video + Podcast: What's so Worrying About 2026 F1 Rule Changes

Video + podcast: What's so worrying about 2026 F1 rule changes

Should fans be excited or worried by Formula 1's major 2026 rule changes?That's the burning question on the latest episode of The Race F1 Podcast, as Samarth Kanal and Jon Noble join Edd Straw to explain the challenges of the all-new cars and the expected impact on the racing.We delve into the way the new power units will work and what they might mean for the competitive order, and the big question of who might thrive or flounder under the new r…

F1 Chief Alleges Strategic Intentions in 2026 Rule Critiques

File this under classic F1 politics: before a wheel’s even turned for 2026, the paddock’s already squabbling about the rulebook—and Stefano Domenicali reckons a lot of it is theatre. Next year’s regulations promise a wholesale reset, from a fresh chassis concept to the new power unit architecture. It’s the biggest step change the sport has attempted in one hit. Drivers, for now confined to simulator runs, haven’t exactly been raving. Lance Strol…

Fernando Alonso responds to Lance Stroll's concerns about new 2026 F1 cars

Fernando Alonso responds to Lance Stroll’s concerns about new 2026 F1 cars

Fernando Alonso hopes Aston Martin team-mate Lance Stroll will enjoy the upcoming 2026 Formula 1 regulations reset amid his initial apprehension about the new cars. Next year will see F1 completely revamp the formula with lighter, nimble cars, a 50-50 hybrid power unit, and other additions such as active aero and narrower profiled Pirelli tires. And while the sport has claimed that these changes will lead to closer racing and a tighter pack, man…