Stefano Domenicali, Formula 1’s CEO, opened the 2026 season with confidence that the new regulations will evolve while preserving the sport’s spirit. The overhaul leans heavily on electric power, pushing a 50‑50 split between combustion and hybrid energy, and introduces sustainable fuels and active aerodynamics to reduce downforce on lighter cars.

Despite a surge in overtaking, drivers and fans have voiced concerns over qualifying. Cars must lift‑and‑coast and back off at top corners to recharge batteries, raising questions about race pace and safety after Oliver Bearman’s high‑speed crash in Japan. Teams, the FIA, and power‑unit suppliers are convening to tweak rules before the Miami Grand Prix.

Domenicali stresses that the changes are built on a solid foundation, citing a 25 % rise in TV viewership and sold‑out races in Australia, China and Japan. He argues that criticism without constructive input does nothing, and that the forthcoming meetings will balance driver safety, fan engagement and manufacturer investment, keeping the championship’s DNA intact.