No DRS, less downforce, and smaller cars — this is what you need to know about the biggest shakeup for F1 in decades
New rules will see smaller and lighter cars, with the FIA aiming for more agile cars, with 30 percent less downforce and 55 percent less drag. Engine rules have been revised to increase electrical power, including new overtaking mode. The Drag Reduction System has been scrapped for 2026, but active aero can be driver-activated around the track. Being in charge of Formula 1 must be a tricky business. You have to ensure the safety of cars, drivers, and fans.
Although the specific DRS element is going away, the concept of active aero is being embraced in a big way. Cars will have moveable front and rear wings that can open on straights to allow for higher speeds and close under braking to increase downforce. Unlike DRS, the moveable aero won't be used as an overtaking aid, as drivers will activate the system when they want to around the track.
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