In 2026, Formula 1 is set for a significant regulatory overhaul. The main change involves a slight reduction in car size, though weight remains largely unchanged, with a precise reduction of 46kg.

The Drag Reduction System (DRS) will be phased out and replaced by DRS 2.0, where both front and rear wings can open and adjust angles to enhance cornering speeds.

Additionally, drivers will have access to X-mode, optimizing wing angles for low drag to maximize straight-line speed.

These 2026 regulations aim to decrease downforce by 30% and reduce drag by 55%, enhancing both efficiency and handling.

Since their introduction in 2022, the 18-inch wheels will remain, albeit with minor adjustments: front tire width reduced by 25mm and rear by 30mm to reduce weight, while maintaining grip at a minimal loss, as per the FIA.

YouTube channel The Race explains the 2026 regulations including the new hybrid powertrain.