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FIA agrees 2026 F1 rule tweaks for Miami, pending WMSC vote
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FIA agrees 2026 F1 rule tweaks for Miami, pending WMSC vote

22 Apr 20261d agoBy Sports News Global

After the first three races of 2026, the FIA completed a collaborative review of the 2026 regulations with teams, drivers, FOM and power unit manufacturers. A package of changes has been agreed and, pending a WMSC e-vote, will take effect from the Miami Grand Prix. Nikolas Tombazis has outlined what changed and why.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.The updates will now be put to a World Motor Sport Council (WMSC) e-vote for formal approval.
  • 2.His overview follows consultation and analysis undertaken with all stakeholders during the first phase of the season.
  • 3.By engaging teams, drivers, FOM and engine manufacturers, the FIA aimed to ensure that the proposed amendments reflect a broad consensus among those most affected by the rulebook.

The FIA has completed an early-season review of Formula 1’s 2026 regulations, working with drivers, teams, Formula One Management (FOM) and power unit manufacturers to pinpoint areas for refinement based on data from the opening three races of the year.

Following that process, a package of changes has been agreed and is scheduled to be implemented from the Miami Grand Prix. The updates will now be put to a World Motor Sport Council (WMSC) e-vote for formal approval.

Nikolas Tombazis, the FIA’s Single-Seater Director, has explained what has changed and the reasons the governing body considered the adjustments necessary. His overview follows consultation and analysis undertaken with all stakeholders during the first phase of the season.

The review focused on learnings drawn directly from race-weekend data, with the goal of refining the 2026 framework in response to how the regulations have performed in competition. By engaging teams, drivers, FOM and engine manufacturers, the FIA aimed to ensure that the proposed amendments reflect a broad consensus among those most affected by the rulebook.

What to watch next: the outcome of the WMSC e-vote and how teams adapt once the revisions come into effect at the Miami Grand Prix.

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*Originally published on [News Formula One](https://newsformula.one/article/fia-agrees-2026-f1-rule-tweaks-for-miami-pending-wmsc-vote). Visit for full coverage.*

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