General · 22 April 2026

F1 agrees mid-season 2026 rule changes

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Racing quality and driver safety are set to improve after Formula One approved changes to its new regulations following complaints from the opening races. The FIA and teams agreed a package of mid-season changes, including lower qualifying recharge limits and adjustments to power deployment, with the updates due from the Miami Grand Prix on 3 May. One key change cuts the recharge cap from 8MJ to 7MJ per lap.

By BriefTea Editorial · 22 April 2026 at 3:08

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