The FIA unveiled a concrete timetable for tweaking the 2026 Formula 1 rulebook after Thursday’s first technical meeting with teams and power‑unit makers. Drivers complained that qualifying’s heavy energy‑management focus and the dangerous high‑speed deceleration when batteries run dry, highlighted by Oliver Bearman’s Suzuka crash, need addressing. Stakeholders pledged to refine the system rather than overhaul it.

Proposed fixes include trimming the allowable electric boost and boosting harvest when cars ‘super‑clip’ under full throttle. Because the season has only three races completed, any changes before the Miami Grand Prix will be modest, driven by driver feedback and early data. A Sporting Regulations session on April 15 will review Section B, followed by a technical workshop on April 16.

The FIA scheduled a high‑level stakeholder meeting for April 20, where preferred technical options will be debated and a consensus sought. A subsequent e‑vote should produce results within days, allowing the World Motor Sport Council to ratify any agreed amendments. This rapid, collaborative process aims to keep the 2026 regulations competitive while safeguarding safety.

Teams praised the open dialogue, noting that fine‑tuning energy limits could restore balance between outright pace and strategic battery use. If the revisions succeed, qualifying may revert to a more traditional sprint, and the safety concerns that plagued the Japanese round could be mitigated, preserving the spectacle fans expect.