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FIA: Slower lap times in 2026 won’t mean less competitive racing
©FIA Michael Delaney
23/08/2025 at 08:1122/08/2025 at 20:41 Formula 1’s next big regulation reset in 2026 will bring cars that are, on paper, slower than today’s machines – but the FIA insists fans and drivers alike will barely notice. The governing body’s single-seater director Nikolas Tombazis has downplayed fears about lap times, stressing that closer racing and evolving technology will matter far more than stopwatch comparisons. Grand Prix racing’s 2026 regulations, which include smaller, lighter cars with active aerodynamics and a rebalanced power unit, are expected to alter performance dynamics significantly. According to the FIA, simulations indicate a noticeable drop in...
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