The Formula 1Competition·Formula 1 Commission convened for its second meeting of 2026 in LondonVenue·London yesterday, addressing several aspects of the sport's future regulations. Chaired by FIATeam·FIA Single-Seater Director Nikolas TombazisCoach·Nikolas Tombazis and FOMTeam·FOM President and CEO Stefano DomenicaliCoach·Stefano Domenicali, the session yielded agreements on various technical and sporting elements, though a significant decision regarding the 2027 power unit rules was not reached.
Among the approved changes, the 2027 pre-season testing schedule will see an expansion from three to four days. This adjustment aims to provide teams with additional time to adapt to the evolving technical landscape, particularly following the substantial regulation overhaul introduced for the 2026 season. The current season has already featured extensive private testing and two official three-day pre-season tests to aid teams in understanding the new car designs and systems.
Further technical modifications were agreed upon, encompassing minor adjustments to the aerodynamic and bodywork components for the 2027 technical and sporting regulations. These refinements are part of the ongoing evolution of the sport's design principles, seeking to optimize performance and competition.
New restrictions were also introduced concerning the Testing of Previous Cars (TPC) program. This initiative, which allows teams to test older machinery, will now prohibit such activities at circuits scheduled to host a championship race in the subsequent year. This measure aims to prevent teams from gaining an unfair advantage by gathering specific track data ahead of a competitive event.
Despite these agreements, a key area of discussion, the 2027 engine regulations, saw no definitive resolution. Reports from the meeting indicated a lack of progress on whether the power split between the internal combustion engine and the hybrid system would be set at a 60:40 ratio. This decision is critical for the long-term technical direction of Formula 1Competition·Formula 1 and remains a subject of ongoing deliberation among stakeholders.
All changes approved by the Formula 1Competition·Formula 1 Commission are provisional and require final ratification by the FIA World Motor Sport CouncilTeam·FIA World Motor Sport Council (WMSC) before they are officially implemented.
This meeting follows a 2026 season that has already seen significant regulation changes, particularly concerning power units and car designs, leading to a reshaped competitive order. Early in the season, the FIATeam·FIA confirmed ongoing discussions to refine the 2026 regulations, with a particular focus on energy management. These dialogues are part of a pre-planned series of evaluations to address concerns arising from the new power unit characteristics.
In the current 2026 Drivers' Championship, Kimi AntonelliPlayer·Kimi Antonelli of MercedesTeam·Mercedes leads the standings, having secured a notable victory at the Canadian Grand PrixCompetition·Canadian Grand Prix. His MercedesTeam·Mercedes teammate, George RussellPlayer·George Russell, also demonstrated strong form by taking pole position and victory at the season-opening Australian Grand PrixCompetition·Australian Grand Prix. Charles LeclercPlayer·Charles Leclerc of FerrariTeam·Ferrari and reigning World Champion Lando NorrisPlayer·Lando Norris are also prominent contenders in a season marked by intense competition under the new rules. MercedesTeam·Mercedes currently holds a significant lead in the Constructors' Championship, ahead of FerrariTeam·Ferrari and McLarenTeam·McLaren.
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