Overview

• From 2026, cars will be smaller with active aerodynamics, a near 53/47 ICE–electric output split, and an overboost system replacing DRS.
• Stefano Domenicali says F1, the FIA and team representatives are considering a joint media session to explain the changes with short explainers and graphics.
• He rejects predictions of a runaway leader but stresses the need to make the rule shift understandable for casual fans.
• A meeting after the Italian GP will discuss the 2030 powertrain path, with the FIA favoring reduced hybridization and sustainable-fuel, potentially naturally aspirated, concepts.
• Domenicali warns that excessive electrification brings weight and complexity, and he highlights goals to cut running costs and keep manufacturers engaged, with Audi and Cadillac joining, Honda returning and Toyota monitoring.