{"id":1870647,"date":"2026-04-07T11:59:15","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T08:59:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1870647"},"modified":"2026-04-07T11:59:15","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T08:59:15","slug":"why-crucial-f1-rules-decisions-wont-be-made-in-this-weeks-meeting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1870647","title":{"rendered":"Why crucial F1 rules decisions won\u2019t be made in this week\u2019s meeting"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/xpb_1404590_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;]<\/p>\n<article>\n<header id=\"lbs-article\" class=\"article header article-header section layout layout--article-header\">\n<div class=\"col headline\">\n<div>\n<h1>Why crucial F1 rules decisions won\u2019t be made in this week\u2019s meeting<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Crunch meetings between the FIA and relevant F1 stakeholders start this week to discuss potential rules tweaks, but immediate change is not likely<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"section two-column\">\n<div class=\"col article-info\">\n<div>\n<address> Adam Cooper <\/address>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><time datetime=\"2026-04-07T12:59:15+01:00\">07 Apr 2026<\/time><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col article-actions\">\n<div class=\"block block-better-social-sharing-buttons block-social-sharing-buttons-block\">\n<div class=\"social-sharing-buttons\"><span class=\"ssb-title\"> Share<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div id=\"lbs-content\" class=\"content wide-two-column-sticky section layout layout--wide-two-column-sticky\">\n<div class=\"col first-column\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/xpb_1404590_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1920w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/xpb_1404590_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/xpb_1404590_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/xpb_1404590_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1500w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/xpb_1404590_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1200w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/xpb_1404590_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 900w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/xpb_1404590_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/xpb_1404590_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/xpb_1404590_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>2026 F1 Japanese GP<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0XPB Images<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-preferred-source\">\n<div class=\"preferred-source-cta\">  Add as a preferred source <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Thursday 9 April will see an eagerly awaited FIA meeting that should trigger tweaks to the Formula 1 regulations and potentially change the shape of the racing in 2026.<\/p>\n<p>However, we shouldn\u2019t expect much in the way of definitive news this week, as this is only the first step in the process.<\/p>\n<p>Led by the FIA\u2019s Nikolas Tombazis, it will be a virtual gathering of team and power unit technical representatives who will discuss options for improvements that have emerged from the evidence collected in testing and over the first three races.<\/p>\n<p>After further evaluation, concrete decisions will be made 11 days later on 20 April, when team principals will meet with the FIA and F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali. Anything agreed then will be as usual be subject to World Motor Sport Council approval, with the first changes potentially before being introduced as early as the Miami Grand Prix, where track action kicks off just 11 days after that meeting.<\/p>\n<p>The consensus in recent weeks has been that we needed to see a sample of different circuits in order for everyone to get a proper understanding of how the 2026 regulations are working.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>We\u2019ve now had two tests and three race weekends, and the unscheduled gap in the schedule after the loss of the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian events has created a handy breathing space and an opportunity for everyone to assess the data gathered at those five venues.<\/p>\n<p>It is apparent now that there is some momentum for change, and that parties who might previously have been opposed are now more open to tweaks given the dissatisfaction expressed by drivers and fans with some elements of the rules, and specifically how they work in qualifying.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-347b46298d8c6a69efbcbddaa890e6a333b140049ab42cc23deaa5ae00c6dd97\">  Haas \u201chave to be happy\u201d if Ferrari poaches \u201cfaultless\u201d Bearman for F1 2027   Why Oscar Piastri believes Mercedes is beatable in F1 2026 <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Meanwhile, Oliver Bearman\u2019s crash while following Franco Colapinto in the Japanese GP provided hard evidence of the specific risks inherent in closing speeds as drivers deploying energy come across those who are harvesting and losing speed.<\/p>\n<p>Safety trumps everything else in F1, and how to reduce the possibility of such differentials occurring will be a key element of this week\u2019s discussions. Once safety is in the equation progress is more likely as it becomes untenable for a team or power unit supplier to oppose any changes related to closing speeds in order to defend its competitive position.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/1.png?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/1.png?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/1.png?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/1.png?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/1.png?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/1.png?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/1.png?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/1.png?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/1.png?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Bearman suffered a huge crash at Suzuka<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-ae24d8a8d2dfd634f542e65e76a9c3a2dc5e1abb0c4c46b0fd23fb194bcb77e1\">  The \u2018unexplained\u2019 qualifying problems hindering Haas F1 drivers   McLaren seeing \u201cthe strongest Oscar since he\u2019s been in F1\u201d after early setbacks <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<h2><strong>Rules tweaks needed on safety grounds, but can&#8217;t be knee-jerk<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>However, any rule tweaks will still have to be arrived at through proper analysis, as Bearman\u2019s Haas team boss Ayao Komatsu noted.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019ve really got to be careful about sporting versus safety,\u201d he said after the Suzuka race. \u201cWe shouldn&#8217;t be using safety as an excuse, but at the same time, safety should be obviously paramount. But you\u2019ve just got to be very careful looking at. creating enough of a data set.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe&#8217;ve done three events. We had one incident, and then I don&#8217;t know what the solution is just yet, but we just have to be calm, and discuss it all together as the F1 community, which I&#8217;m happy actually we&#8217;re doing it \u2013 every time we have meeting with all the TPs, with FIA and F1 nobody is really pushing for sporting advantage. So as an F1 community I think we are discussing in the right manner.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Suzuka incident put a sharp focus on the closing speeds issue, but it was already a subject of discussion, as McLaren boss Andrea Stella acknowledged.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI think this situation when you know that the closing speed can be as big as can happen with a car lifting or being in a super clip and the other car is having deployment, it is not a surprise,\u201d he noted.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cWe said that already in testing. It is in the agenda of the FIA in terms of the aspects of this 2026 regulations that should be improved. We don&#8217;t want to wait for things to happen to put actions in place.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOliver, luckily it seemed like he got out of it with just some bruises, but nothing too major. We have a responsibility to put in place the actions that, especially from a safety point of view that should be implemented.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Bearman incident certainly caught the attention of drivers, including GPDA director Carlos Sainz. He\u2019s talked previously about how sketchy the opening laps in particular can be as cars are harvesting or deploying in different places.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhen you listen only to the teams, they think the racing is okay because maybe they&#8217;re having fun watching it on the TV,\u201d said the Spaniard. \u201cBut from a driver&#8217;s standpoint, when you are racing each other, and you realise that there can be 50 kph<br \/>speed delta, that&#8217;s actually not racing.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere&#8217;s no category, I think, in the world where you have these kinds of closing speeds, because that&#8217;s when big accidents can happen, because it catches you by surprise. I really hope they listen to us and they focus on the feedback we&#8217;ve given<br \/>them, rather than only listening to the teams.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cAnd they come up with a plan for Miami that improves the situation, and a plan also for the medium-term future of these regulations. Keep improving it, even if you cannot improve everything for Miami, do another good step in Miami, and then a big step for next year.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/d5f583b0-170d-4a8b-99f1-ee129c21b44e.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/d5f583b0-170d-4a8b-99f1-ee129c21b44e.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/d5f583b0-170d-4a8b-99f1-ee129c21b44e.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/d5f583b0-170d-4a8b-99f1-ee129c21b44e.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/d5f583b0-170d-4a8b-99f1-ee129c21b44e.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/d5f583b0-170d-4a8b-99f1-ee129c21b44e.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/d5f583b0-170d-4a8b-99f1-ee129c21b44e.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/d5f583b0-170d-4a8b-99f1-ee129c21b44e.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/d5f583b0-170d-4a8b-99f1-ee129c21b44e.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Leclerc claimed Ferrari&#8217;s third podium of the season in Japan<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><strong>Superclipping changes not as straightforward as it seems<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>One of the key discussion points this week will be to increase the power of superclipping from 250kW to 350kW to reduce the current reliance on lifting and coasting at the end of straights, although the reality may be more complex.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I think we have to look at the data,\u201d said Stella. \u201cTeams should share information in terms of what was going on Colapinto&#8217;s car and Oliver&#8217;s car. In general the reason of adding a 350 super clip is that we would like to avoid drivers having to do a lift and coast, because if there&#8217;s a lift and coast, there&#8217;s an even bigger speed differential with the car that is following. It&#8217;s a case that should be studied with a certain level of analytical approach.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI don&#8217;t think a simple solution exists, but we have the expertise, the engineers. There&#8217;s the variables to put in place, some actions. And I think this will be something that will be looked at in the meetings that will happen during the break between FIA, the teams, and F1. This should jump at the top of the agenda.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cDifficult for me to say we should do this in a simple way, because it may be a combination of things that are required, and not a simple one.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>As Stella suggests the safety aspect has to be at the top of the agenda, but there\u2019s plenty more to discuss, notably how to make qualifying a more representative and traditional show of flat-out performance, and less of a test of juggling energy management.<\/p>\n<p>The last-minute tweak made by the FIA and agreed with the other key parties for Suzuka \u2013 when the maximum permitted energy recharge for qualifying was reduced from 9.0 MJ to 8.0 MJ \u2013 showed that there is a willingness for experimentation, and a move to a lower limit is another discussion point.<\/p>\n<p>It remains to be seen how much genuine progress will be made in this month\u2019s two key gatherings, and thus what can be introduced either immediately for Miami, or possibly a little later in the season if teams and PU suppliers need time to adjust.<\/p>\n<p>The bigger picture could be more comprehensive changes for 2027 \u2013 and getting agreement on those might not be so straightforward.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our F1 Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Get the latest F1 news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2>In this article<\/h2>\n<div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Carlos Sainz Jr<\/div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">McLaren<\/div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Ollie Bearman<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-next-prev\">\n<div class=\"next-prev-pager contextual-region\">\n<div class=\"items\">\n<div class=\"item prev\">\n<h3>  Previous<\/h3>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\"> Honda only responsible for half of Aston Martin\u2019s F1 pace deficit, fresh report claims<\/div>\n<source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/2268871676.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/2268871676.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/2268871676.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/2268871676.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/2268871676.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/2268871676.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/2268871676.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/2268871676.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/2268871676.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item next\">\n<h3> Next <\/h3>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\"> Red Bull insists &#8220;no discussions&#8221; 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He became a freelance journalist for Autosport magazine in 1985 while still at university, initially covering everything from club racing to the FIA World Sportscar Championship.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"views-element-container block block-views-blockrelated-content-related-content-block\">\n<h3>More News<\/h3>\n<div class=\"grid-view grid-2 js-view-dom-id-30dee227c454f10259188cd0637fa9a4cfde84702c818a3d26d9ef436333187f\">\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"links\">\n<div class=\"sections\"> F1  News <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Lando Norris reveals why he struggled more than Oscar Piastri in Japan<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1775052447\"> 01\/04\/26<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/2268863518.jpg?aspect_ratio=1:1\" alt=\"Norris finished fifth in Japan\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"links\">\n<div class=\"sections\"> F1  News <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>What Haas told Ollie Bearman after monster 191mph Suzuka crash<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1775038871\"> 01\/04\/26<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/2266405431-399.jpg?aspect_ratio=1:1\" alt=\"Bearman escaped serious injury in the terrifying 50G smash \" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"links\">\n<div class=\"sections\"> F1  News <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Did race-altering safety car really rob Piastri of Japanese GP win?<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1774868831\"> 30\/03\/26<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/2268873472.jpg?aspect_ratio=1:1\" alt=\"Piastri looked to be in control of the race before the safety car\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"links\">\n<div class=\"sections\"> F1  Feature <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Most frightening crash of 2026 a wake-up call F1 cannot ignore <\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1774861975\"> 30\/03\/26<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/xpb_1403863_hires.jpg?aspect_ratio=1:1\" alt=\"Bearman escaped serious injury in the huge smash \" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"links\">\n<div class=\"sections\"> F1  News <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Lewis Hamilton: F1 drivers \u201chave no voting rights\u201d as FIA \u201conly listening to teams\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1774780503\"> 29\/03\/26<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/xpb_1404689_hires.jpg?aspect_ratio=1:1\" alt=\"Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari, 2026 Japanese GP\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"links\">\n<div class=\"sections\"> F1  News <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Bearman gives first reaction to scary Suzuka F1 crash as FIA responds<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1774777564\"> 29\/03\/26<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/xpb_1400580_hires.jpg?aspect_ratio=1:1\" alt=\"Bearman avoided serious injury in the scary crash \" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col second-column\">\n<div class=\"sticky\">\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our F1 Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info\">\n<p>Get the latest F1 news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Crunch meetings between the FIA and relevant F1 stakeholders start this week to discuss potential rules tweaks, but immediate change is not likely<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Thursday 9 April will see an eagerly awaited FIA meeting that should trigger tweaks to the Formula 1 regulations and potentially change the shape of the racing in 2026.<\/p>\n<p>However, we shouldn\u2019t expect much in the way of definitive news this week, as this is only the first step in the process.<\/p>\n<p>Led by the FIA\u2019s Nikolas Tombazis, it will be a virtual gathering of team and power unit technical representatives who will discuss options for improvements that have emerged from the evidence collected in testing and over the first three races.<\/p>\n<p>After further evaluation, concrete decisions will be made 11 days later on 20 April, when team principals will meet with the FIA and F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali. Anything agreed then will be as usual be subject to World Motor Sport Council approval, with the first changes potentially before being introduced as early as the Miami Grand Prix, where track action kicks off just 11 days after that meeting.<\/p>\n<p>The consensus in recent weeks has been that we needed to see a sample of different circuits in order for everyone to get a proper understanding of how the 2026 regulations are working.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>We\u2019ve now had two tests and three race weekends, and the unscheduled gap in the schedule after the loss of the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian events has created a handy breathing space and an opportunity for everyone to assess the data gathered at those five venues.<\/p>\n<p>It is apparent now that there is some momentum for change, and that parties who might previously have been opposed are now more open to tweaks given the dissatisfaction expressed by drivers and fans with some elements of the rules, and specifically how they work in qualifying.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-347b46298d8c6a69efbcbddaa890e6a333b140049ab42cc23deaa5ae00c6dd97\">  Haas \u201chave to be happy\u201d if Ferrari poaches \u201cfaultless\u201d Bearman for F1 2027   Why Oscar Piastri believes Mercedes is beatable in F1 2026 <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Meanwhile, Oliver Bearman\u2019s crash while following Franco Colapinto in the Japanese GP provided hard evidence of the specific risks inherent in closing speeds as drivers deploying energy come across those who are harvesting and losing speed.<\/p>\n<p>Safety trumps everything else in F1, and how to reduce the possibility of such differentials occurring will be a key element of this week\u2019s discussions. Once safety is in the equation progress is more likely as it becomes untenable for a team or power unit supplier to oppose any changes related to closing speeds in order to defend its competitive position.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/1.png?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/1.png?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/1.png?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/1.png?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/1.png?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/1.png?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/1.png?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/1.png?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/1.png?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Bearman suffered a huge crash at Suzuka<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-ae24d8a8d2dfd634f542e65e76a9c3a2dc5e1abb0c4c46b0fd23fb194bcb77e1\">  The \u2018unexplained\u2019 qualifying problems hindering Haas F1 drivers   McLaren seeing \u201cthe strongest Oscar since he\u2019s been in F1\u201d after early setbacks <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<h2><strong>Rules tweaks needed on safety grounds, but can&#8217;t be knee-jerk<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>However, any rule tweaks will still have to be arrived at through proper analysis, as Bearman\u2019s Haas team boss Ayao Komatsu noted.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019ve really got to be careful about sporting versus safety,\u201d he said after the Suzuka race. \u201cWe shouldn&#8217;t be using safety as an excuse, but at the same time, safety should be obviously paramount. But you\u2019ve just got to be very careful looking at. creating enough of a data set.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe&#8217;ve done three events. We had one incident, and then I don&#8217;t know what the solution is just yet, but we just have to be calm, and discuss it all together as the F1 community, which I&#8217;m happy actually we&#8217;re doing it \u2013 every time we have meeting with all the TPs, with FIA and F1 nobody is really pushing for sporting advantage. So as an F1 community I think we are discussing in the right manner.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Suzuka incident put a sharp focus on the closing speeds issue, but it was already a subject of discussion, as McLaren boss Andrea Stella acknowledged.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI think this situation when you know that the closing speed can be as big as can happen with a car lifting or being in a super clip and the other car is having deployment, it is not a surprise,\u201d he noted.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cWe said that already in testing. It is in the agenda of the FIA in terms of the aspects of this 2026 regulations that should be improved. We don&#8217;t want to wait for things to happen to put actions in place.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOliver, luckily it seemed like he got out of it with just some bruises, but nothing too major. We have a responsibility to put in place the actions that, especially from a safety point of view that should be implemented.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Bearman incident certainly caught the attention of drivers, including GPDA director Carlos Sainz. He\u2019s talked previously about how sketchy the opening laps in particular can be as cars are harvesting or deploying in different places.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhen you listen only to the teams, they think the racing is okay because maybe they&#8217;re having fun watching it on the TV,\u201d said the Spaniard. \u201cBut from a driver&#8217;s standpoint, when you are racing each other, and you realise that there can be 50 kph<br \/>speed delta, that&#8217;s actually not racing.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere&#8217;s no category, I think, in the world where you have these kinds of closing speeds, because that&#8217;s when big accidents can happen, because it catches you by surprise. I really hope they listen to us and they focus on the feedback we&#8217;ve given<br \/>them, rather than only listening to the teams.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cAnd they come up with a plan for Miami that improves the situation, and a plan also for the medium-term future of these regulations. Keep improving it, even if you cannot improve everything for Miami, do another good step in Miami, and then a big step for next year.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/d5f583b0-170d-4a8b-99f1-ee129c21b44e.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/d5f583b0-170d-4a8b-99f1-ee129c21b44e.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/d5f583b0-170d-4a8b-99f1-ee129c21b44e.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/d5f583b0-170d-4a8b-99f1-ee129c21b44e.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/d5f583b0-170d-4a8b-99f1-ee129c21b44e.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/d5f583b0-170d-4a8b-99f1-ee129c21b44e.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/d5f583b0-170d-4a8b-99f1-ee129c21b44e.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/d5f583b0-170d-4a8b-99f1-ee129c21b44e.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/d5f583b0-170d-4a8b-99f1-ee129c21b44e.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Leclerc claimed Ferrari&#8217;s third podium of the season in Japan<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><strong>Superclipping changes not as straightforward as it seems<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>One of the key discussion points this week will be to increase the power of superclipping from 250kW to 350kW to reduce the current reliance on lifting and coasting at the end of straights, although the reality may be more complex.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I think we have to look at the data,\u201d said Stella. \u201cTeams should share information in terms of what was going on Colapinto&#8217;s car and Oliver&#8217;s car. In general the reason of adding a 350 super clip is that we would like to avoid drivers having to do a lift and coast, because if there&#8217;s a lift and coast, there&#8217;s an even bigger speed differential with the car that is following. It&#8217;s a case that should be studied with a certain level of analytical approach.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI don&#8217;t think a simple solution exists, but we have the expertise, the engineers. There&#8217;s the variables to put in place, some actions. And I think this will be something that will be looked at in the meetings that will happen during the break between FIA, the teams, and F1. This should jump at the top of the agenda.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cDifficult for me to say we should do this in a simple way, because it may be a combination of things that are required, and not a simple one.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>As Stella suggests the safety aspect has to be at the top of the agenda, but there\u2019s plenty more to discuss, notably how to make qualifying a more representative and traditional show of flat-out performance, and less of a test of juggling energy management.<\/p>\n<p>The last-minute tweak made by the FIA and agreed with the other key parties for Suzuka \u2013 when the maximum permitted energy recharge for qualifying was reduced from 9.0 MJ to 8.0 MJ \u2013 showed that there is a willingness for experimentation, and a move to a lower limit is another discussion point.<\/p>\n<p>It remains to be seen how much genuine progress will be made in this month\u2019s two key gatherings, and thus what can be introduced either immediately for Miami, or possibly a little later in the season if teams and PU suppliers need time to adjust.<\/p>\n<p>The bigger picture could be more comprehensive changes for 2027 \u2013 and getting agreement on those might not be so straightforward.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our F1 Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Get the latest F1 news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Thursday 9 April will see an eagerly awaited FIA meeting that should trigger tweaks to the Formula 1 regulations and potentially change the shape of the racing in 2026.<\/p>\n<p>However, we shouldn\u2019t expect much in the way of definitive news this week, as this is only the first step in the process.<\/p>\n<p>Led by the FIA\u2019s Nikolas Tombazis, it will be a virtual gathering of team and power unit technical representatives who will discuss options for improvements that have emerged from the evidence collected in testing and over the first three races.<\/p>\n<p>After further evaluation, concrete decisions will be made 11 days later on 20 April, when team principals will meet with the FIA and F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali. Anything agreed then will be as usual be subject to World Motor Sport Council approval, with the first changes potentially before being introduced as early as the Miami Grand Prix, where track action kicks off just 11 days after that meeting.<\/p>\n<p>The consensus in recent weeks has been that we needed to see a sample of different circuits in order for everyone to get a proper understanding of how the 2026 regulations are working.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>We\u2019ve now had two tests and three race weekends, and the unscheduled gap in the schedule after the loss of the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian events has created a handy breathing space and an opportunity for everyone to assess the data gathered at those five venues.<\/p>\n<p>It is apparent now that there is some momentum for change, and that parties who might previously have been opposed are now more open to tweaks given the dissatisfaction expressed by drivers and fans with some elements of the rules, and specifically how they work in qualifying.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-347b46298d8c6a69efbcbddaa890e6a333b140049ab42cc23deaa5ae00c6dd97\">  Haas \u201chave to be happy\u201d if Ferrari poaches \u201cfaultless\u201d Bearman for F1 2027   Why Oscar Piastri believes Mercedes is beatable in F1 2026 <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Meanwhile, Oliver Bearman\u2019s crash while following Franco Colapinto in the Japanese GP provided hard evidence of the specific risks inherent in closing speeds as drivers deploying energy come across those who are harvesting and losing speed.<\/p>\n<p>Safety trumps everything else in F1, and how to reduce the possibility of such differentials occurring will be a key element of this week\u2019s discussions. Once safety is in the equation progress is more likely as it becomes untenable for a team or power unit supplier to oppose any changes related to closing speeds in order to defend its competitive position.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/1.png?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/1.png?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/1.png?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/1.png?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/1.png?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/1.png?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/1.png?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/1.png?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/1.png?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Bearman suffered a huge crash at Suzuka<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-ae24d8a8d2dfd634f542e65e76a9c3a2dc5e1abb0c4c46b0fd23fb194bcb77e1\">  The \u2018unexplained\u2019 qualifying problems hindering Haas F1 drivers   McLaren seeing \u201cthe strongest Oscar since he\u2019s been in F1\u201d after early setbacks <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<h2><strong>Rules tweaks needed on safety grounds, but can&#8217;t be knee-jerk<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>However, any rule tweaks will still have to be arrived at through proper analysis, as Bearman\u2019s Haas team boss Ayao Komatsu noted.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019ve really got to be careful about sporting versus safety,\u201d he said after the Suzuka race. \u201cWe shouldn&#8217;t be using safety as an excuse, but at the same time, safety should be obviously paramount. But you\u2019ve just got to be very careful looking at. creating enough of a data set.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe&#8217;ve done three events. We had one incident, and then I don&#8217;t know what the solution is just yet, but we just have to be calm, and discuss it all together as the F1 community, which I&#8217;m happy actually we&#8217;re doing it \u2013 every time we have meeting with all the TPs, with FIA and F1 nobody is really pushing for sporting advantage. So as an F1 community I think we are discussing in the right manner.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Suzuka incident put a sharp focus on the closing speeds issue, but it was already a subject of discussion, as McLaren boss Andrea Stella acknowledged.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI think this situation when you know that the closing speed can be as big as can happen with a car lifting or being in a super clip and the other car is having deployment, it is not a surprise,\u201d he noted.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cWe said that already in testing. It is in the agenda of the FIA in terms of the aspects of this 2026 regulations that should be improved. We don&#8217;t want to wait for things to happen to put actions in place.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOliver, luckily it seemed like he got out of it with just some bruises, but nothing too major. We have a responsibility to put in place the actions that, especially from a safety point of view that should be implemented.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Bearman incident certainly caught the attention of drivers, including GPDA director Carlos Sainz. He\u2019s talked previously about how sketchy the opening laps in particular can be as cars are harvesting or deploying in different places.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhen you listen only to the teams, they think the racing is okay because maybe they&#8217;re having fun watching it on the TV,\u201d said the Spaniard. \u201cBut from a driver&#8217;s standpoint, when you are racing each other, and you realise that there can be 50 kph<br \/>speed delta, that&#8217;s actually not racing.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere&#8217;s no category, I think, in the world where you have these kinds of closing speeds, because that&#8217;s when big accidents can happen, because it catches you by surprise. I really hope they listen to us and they focus on the feedback we&#8217;ve given<br \/>them, rather than only listening to the teams.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cAnd they come up with a plan for Miami that improves the situation, and a plan also for the medium-term future of these regulations. Keep improving it, even if you cannot improve everything for Miami, do another good step in Miami, and then a big step for next year.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/d5f583b0-170d-4a8b-99f1-ee129c21b44e.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/d5f583b0-170d-4a8b-99f1-ee129c21b44e.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/d5f583b0-170d-4a8b-99f1-ee129c21b44e.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/d5f583b0-170d-4a8b-99f1-ee129c21b44e.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/d5f583b0-170d-4a8b-99f1-ee129c21b44e.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/d5f583b0-170d-4a8b-99f1-ee129c21b44e.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/d5f583b0-170d-4a8b-99f1-ee129c21b44e.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/d5f583b0-170d-4a8b-99f1-ee129c21b44e.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/d5f583b0-170d-4a8b-99f1-ee129c21b44e.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Leclerc claimed Ferrari&#8217;s third podium of the season in Japan<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><strong>Superclipping changes not as straightforward as it seems<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>One of the key discussion points this week will be to increase the power of superclipping from 250kW to 350kW to reduce the current reliance on lifting and coasting at the end of straights, although the reality may be more complex.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I think we have to look at the data,\u201d said Stella. \u201cTeams should share information in terms of what was going on Colapinto&#8217;s car and Oliver&#8217;s car. In general the reason of adding a 350 super clip is that we would like to avoid drivers having to do a lift and coast, because if there&#8217;s a lift and coast, there&#8217;s an even bigger speed differential with the car that is following. It&#8217;s a case that should be studied with a certain level of analytical approach.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI don&#8217;t think a simple solution exists, but we have the expertise, the engineers. There&#8217;s the variables to put in place, some actions. And I think this will be something that will be looked at in the meetings that will happen during the break between FIA, the teams, and F1. This should jump at the top of the agenda.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cDifficult for me to say we should do this in a simple way, because it may be a combination of things that are required, and not a simple one.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>As Stella suggests the safety aspect has to be at the top of the agenda, but there\u2019s plenty more to discuss, notably how to make qualifying a more representative and traditional show of flat-out performance, and less of a test of juggling energy management.<\/p>\n<p>The last-minute tweak made by the FIA and agreed with the other key parties for Suzuka \u2013 when the maximum permitted energy recharge for qualifying was reduced from 9.0 MJ to 8.0 MJ \u2013 showed that there is a willingness for experimentation, and a move to a lower limit is another discussion point.<\/p>\n<p>It remains to be seen how much genuine progress will be made in this month\u2019s two key gatherings, and thus what can be introduced either immediately for Miami, or possibly a little later in the season if teams and PU suppliers need time to adjust.<\/p>\n<p>The bigger picture could be more comprehensive changes for 2027 \u2013 and getting agreement on those might not be so straightforward.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our F1 Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Get the latest F1 news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;http:\/\/crash.net\/f1\/feature\/1092896\/1\/why-crucial-f1-rules-decisions-wont-be-made-weeks-meeting&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/xpb_1404590_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;] Why crucial F1 rules decisions won\u2019t be made in this week\u2019s meeting Crunch meetings between the FIA and relevant F1 stakeholders start this week to discuss potential rules tweaks, but immediate change is not likely Adam Cooper 07 Apr 2026 Share 2026 F1 Japanese GP \u00a9\u00a0XPB Images Add as a preferred source [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[47,226],"class_list":["post-1870647","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-politics","tag-crash-net","tag-crawlmanager"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1870647","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1870647"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1870647\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1870647"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1870647"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1870647"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}