Formula 1 announced a raft of 2026 rule tweaks after drivers complained about the original specs. The changes target qualifying, race safety and wet‑weather starts. FIA‑approved adjustments will take effect from the Miami Grand Prix on May 3. The revisions aim to curb high‑speed superclipping, reduce start‑line crashes and smooth energy management for all teams and fans this season among drivers together.

Qualifying now limits total superclip energy to 7 MJ per lap, down from 8 MJ, forcing drivers to charge the battery only 1¾ times instead of twice. The MGU‑K’s peak recharge power rises to 350 kW, cutting superclip duration to 2–4 seconds. FIA can lower limits further in 12 races, giving stewards a finer control tool for maintaining competitive balance during qualifying sessions.

Race‑day adjustments cap the Boost at +150 kW, preventing sudden 200 bhp surges that caused the Japan incident. MGU‑K output stays 350 kW in overtaking zones but drops to 250 kW elsewhere, smoothing speed differentials. A new low‑power start detection will auto‑deploy power if a car lags, with flashing lights warning followers, tightening safety at the grid today now during every race in close.