Formula E CEO Jeff Dodds believes his championship is helping Formula 1 understand its controversial 2026 regulations. F1's radical new ruleset features battery management as a key element, with power units nearly 50% electrical. Teams have signed Formula E drivers like Nyck de Vries for test and development work, creating mutual benefit between the series as they explore re-gen technology and battery recharge systems.

Dodds claims F1's early criticism of the new regulations has been unfair. After three rounds, the series has already implemented changes: increasing super clipping from 250 to 350kW and reducing qualifying harvesting from eight to seven megajoules. The F1 2026 rules have divided opinions, with drivers like Max Verstappen previously dismissing them as "Formula E on steroids" while others enjoy the new 'yo-yo' style racing.

The Formula E boss argues a successful F1 benefits all motorsport by bringing new fans and attention to electric racing. He believes F1's rapid response to regulation challenges shows strong motorsport future, despite early harsh judgments. Both championships approach new regulation cycles with similar development timelines, understanding that new cars and formats require time to perform optimally on track.