It’s all change this season, with Formula One rolling out the biggest regulation revolution the sport has seen in decades. Almost everything about the car has evolved. Here’s what’s new for 2026…
New chassis, revised power units, revamped racing rules and a whole bunch of new toys to play with. Given just how big a shift is taking place, it might be easier to tell you what isn’t changing rather than what is, except that, well, from a technical standpoint almost everything about how the car is constructed is different.
New Car Philosophy
Smaller, lighter and more agile machines replace the oversized ground-effect generation.
50/50 Power Split
The 2026 Power Unit delivers roughly equal combustion and electrical output.
