Overview
- FIA single-seater director Nikolas Tombazis says the 2026 rulebook’s language is being revised to keep explanations simple for fans.
- The overhaul follows multiple abandoned labels for new systems, including X/Y modes, straightline/cornering modes and the Manual Override Mode acronymed as MOM.
- Stakeholder consultations have involved teams, broadcasters and fan groups to ensure consistent usage across radios, broadcasts and regulations.
- Reporting indicates preferred replacements such as calling Manual Override Mode ‘overtake’, using ‘boost’ for standard battery deployment on straights and grouping wing settings under ‘active aero’.
- Final terminology has not yet been announced, with confirmation targeted before the end of the calendar year as F1 prepares for active aerodynamics and a battery-based overtaking aid to replace DRS.