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F1 Prepares 2026 Tech Reset and Sprint Overhaul as Cadillac Pursues Pérez and Horner

The 2026 rule overhaul is reshaping team development priorities, accelerating contract negotiations across the paddock.

Cadillac podría contratar a Christian Horner como jefe de equipo. Foto: Reuters
(From L-R) Formula One CEO Stefano Domenicali, Red Bull Racing's Dutch driver Max Verstappen, McLaren's Australian driver Oscar Piastri, and McLaren's British driver Lando Norris pose for a picture after the sprint race ahead of the Qatari Formula One Grand Prix at the Lusail International Circuit on October 7, 2023. (Photo by Giuseppe CACACE / AFP)
Marc Márquez quiere ganar, este domingo, por vez primera en Austria.
Ferrari tendrá sus propios motores, que son los más antiguos de la F1: desde 1950. (AP Foto/Joan Monfort)

Overview

  • Formula 1 has confirmed a comprehensive 2026 technical reset that will introduce lighter cars and new hybrid power units, leading teams to shift their development priorities for the remainder of 2025.
  • CEO Stefano Domenicali has said F1 is actively exploring an expanded sprint-race program and may test inverted-grid formats to enhance competition in 2026.
  • Reports indicate Cadillac is in advanced discussions with Sergio Pérez for a driving seat and has approached Christian Horner for a team principal role, developments that could complicate Pérez’s signing.
  • Franco Colapinto was omitted from F1’s preliminary list of 2026 drivers despite holding an Alpine contract and now faces pressure to secure his seat through second-half performance.
  • Industry endorsements from figures like Isack Hadjar reflect support for Pérez’s potential return and highlight the broader opportunities reshaping the paddock.