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Sports · 9 March 2026

Formula One evaluates early regulation changes after Chinese race

Formula One evaluates early regulation changes after Chinese race

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FIA and teams are assessing possible tweaks to the sport’s latest regulations after drivers raised safety concerns. Competitors have criticised the strong focus on battery management, saying it creates artificial overtaking and risky speed gaps between cars. Officials plan to analyse race data after the Chinese Grand Prix before deciding on changes. If necessary, adjustments to energy harvesting and deployment rules could arrive before the Japanese Grand Prix later in March.

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