{"id":1893790,"date":"2026-04-20T08:05:34","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T05:05:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1893790"},"modified":"2026-04-20T08:05:34","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T05:05:34","slug":"fia-president-issues-statement-before-crunch-f1-2026-rules-meeting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1893790","title":{"rendered":"FIA president issues statement before crunch F1 2026 rules meeting"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/xpb_1391890_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>FIA president issues statement before crunch F1 2026 rules meeting<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem speaks out ahead of key F1 rules meeting.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"section two-column\">\n<div class=\"col article-info\">\n<div>\n<address> Lewis Larkam <\/address>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><time datetime=\"2026-04-20T09:05:34+01:00\">20 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_1391890_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1920w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/xpb_1391890_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/xpb_1391890_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/xpb_1391890_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1500w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/xpb_1391890_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1200w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/xpb_1391890_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 900w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/xpb_1391890_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/xpb_1391890_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/xpb_1391890_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>F1 is holding a series of key meetings about the 2026 rules<\/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>FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has praised the \u201cinvaluable input\u201d from Formula 1 drivers ahead of a crunch meeting about potential rule changes.<\/p>\n<p>F1\u2019s key stakeholders, including team principals and chief executives, are meeting with governing body the FIA on Monday with the aim of thrashing out solutions for tweaks to the much-maligned 2026 regulations.<\/p>\n<p>A near 50-50 split between combustion and electrical power has placed greater emphasis on energy management and led to criticism from both drivers and fans during the opening three rounds of the season.<\/p>\n<p>F1 is utilising the enforced five-week break without racing following the cancellation of the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian grands prix due to the Iran War to discuss possible changes to the rules.<\/p>\n<p>It is hoped that agreement on improvements will be reached during Monday\u2019s latest meeting. Any proposed changes would then be put forward for final approval at a World Motor Sport Council (WMSC) e-vote ahead of the Miami Grand Prix on 3 May.<\/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>Ahead of Monday\u2019s key meeting, FIA president Ben Sulayem hailed input from the drivers.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I am delighted to report that there has been constructive and collaborative discussion between the FIA and the Formula 1 drivers ahead of tomorrow\u2019s CEOs and team principals meeting to discuss potential changes to the 2026 Regulations,\u201d he said in a social media post.<\/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-e4a45ccd15ed957c70bf7ffe823052940343eec113b3cfbb9be50c23a12fe5a7\">  Has the dynamic between F1\u2019s early title protagonists shifted?   George Russell backs F1 to survive possible Max Verstappen exit <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>&#8220;The drivers have provided invaluable input on adjustments which they feel should be made, particularly in the areas of energy management to ensure safe, fair and competitive racing.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The FIA has also held a series of meetings over the past few weeks with technical representatives from the teams, power unit manufacturers and FOM to discuss proposed changes. Safety and the best interests of the sport are the main focus of these discussions.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Following the meeting tomorrow, the final proposals will be put before a FIA WMSC e-vote.\u201d<\/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\">\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-30460b15d4713721ddee58b816dcb04f96352ab6661457149c4b23dc71e68db1\">  &#8220;Stronger, more in control&#8221;: F1&#8217;s surprise points leader reflects on storming 2026 start   Revealed: The &#8220;two headline points&#8221; F1 drivers want from rule changes <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Speaking to media including <em>Crash.net<\/em>last week, George Russell revealed the main problem areas drivers hope can be addressed.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I think the two headline points are flat-out qualifying, so no lift and coast, and then reducing the closing speeds,\u201d the Mercedes driver said.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The closing speed of the Bearman-Colapinto crash was twofold. One, of course Bearman was on his boost button and giving himself 350kW, so he had an abundance of power in an abnormal part of the track. And, on the flip side, Colapinto used his boost on the main straight the half a lap before, and was low on his battery, so he had a lack of power.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;So that is, at least in my eyes, where these closing speed differences are coming from and I think the FIA are definitely very much aware of that. From the drivers&#8217; perspective, just looking to reduce that closing speed in abnormal areas, and especially in non-SM [Straight Mode].<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf there&#8217;s a straight that isn&#8217;t an SM mode, that means it&#8217;s because it&#8217;s a corner and of course the Bearman crash was in a non-SM part of the track. So I think we&#8217;re all aligned on those points.\u201d<\/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>Russell added: &#8220;There&#8217;s a lot of low-hanging fruit. For example, the minus 350 kilowatts super clip is a no-brainer, and that already in itself is going to avoid a lot of lift-and-coast, having the minus 350 kilowatt super clip.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;And there&#8217;s other small parts of the regulation that say you can only de-rate the engine at a certain rate. So on a very short straight, there isn&#8217;t enough time to go from 350 kilowatts to a super clip because the straight is too short.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSome small changes around these regulations will have a major improvement for the overall driving experience.&#8221;<\/p>\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\">F1<\/div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">FIA<\/div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Mercedes<\/div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">George Russell<\/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\"> Car damage denies Max Verstappen NLS5 victory chance<\/div>\n<source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/si202603250269_3.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/si202603250269_3.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/si202603250269_3.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/si202603250269_3.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/si202603250269_3.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/si202603250269_3.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/si202603250269_3.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/si202603250269_3.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/si202603250269_3.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>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-author-block block block-configurable-views-block\">\n<div class=\"author-view grid-view js-view-dom-id-68ca2e92c286526fdf22cf713219688ea705af738f93c9b4ab9b775215aac26b\">\n<div class=\"card user default\">\n<div class=\"image\"> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/pictures\/1bc46a82-ac76-40ea-9cf5-d309b802b0ef_1.jpeg?height=270&amp;format=webp 270w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/pictures\/1bc46a82-ac76-40ea-9cf5-d309b802b0ef_1.jpeg?height=180&amp;format=webp 180w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/pictures\/1bc46a82-ac76-40ea-9cf5-d309b802b0ef_1.jpeg?height=90&amp;format=webp 90w\" sizes=\"100px\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div class=\"header\">\n<div class=\"text\">\n<div class=\"name\">Lewis Larkam<\/div>\n<div class=\"role\">F1 Editor<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"desc\">\n<p>Lewis regularly attends Grands Prix for Crash.net around the world. 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Any proposed changes would then be put forward for final approval at a World Motor Sport Council (WMSC) e-vote ahead of the Miami Grand Prix on 3 May.<\/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>Ahead of Monday\u2019s key meeting, FIA president Ben Sulayem hailed input from the drivers.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I am delighted to report that there has been constructive and collaborative discussion between the FIA and the Formula 1 drivers ahead of tomorrow\u2019s CEOs and team principals meeting to discuss potential changes to the 2026 Regulations,\u201d he said in a social media post.<\/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-e4a45ccd15ed957c70bf7ffe823052940343eec113b3cfbb9be50c23a12fe5a7\">  Has the dynamic between F1\u2019s early title protagonists shifted?   George Russell backs F1 to survive possible Max Verstappen exit <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>&#8220;The drivers have provided invaluable input on adjustments which they feel should be made, particularly in the areas of energy management to ensure safe, fair and competitive racing.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The FIA has also held a series of meetings over the past few weeks with technical representatives from the teams, power unit manufacturers and FOM to discuss proposed changes. Safety and the best interests of the sport are the main focus of these discussions.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Following the meeting tomorrow, the final proposals will be put before a FIA WMSC e-vote.\u201d<\/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\">\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-30460b15d4713721ddee58b816dcb04f96352ab6661457149c4b23dc71e68db1\">  &#8220;Stronger, more in control&#8221;: F1&#8217;s surprise points leader reflects on storming 2026 start   Revealed: The &#8220;two headline points&#8221; F1 drivers want from rule changes <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Speaking to media including <em>Crash.net<\/em>last week, George Russell revealed the main problem areas drivers hope can be addressed.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I think the two headline points are flat-out qualifying, so no lift and coast, and then reducing the closing speeds,\u201d the Mercedes driver said.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The closing speed of the Bearman-Colapinto crash was twofold. One, of course Bearman was on his boost button and giving himself 350kW, so he had an abundance of power in an abnormal part of the track. And, on the flip side, Colapinto used his boost on the main straight the half a lap before, and was low on his battery, so he had a lack of power.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;So that is, at least in my eyes, where these closing speed differences are coming from and I think the FIA are definitely very much aware of that. From the drivers&#8217; perspective, just looking to reduce that closing speed in abnormal areas, and especially in non-SM [Straight Mode].<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf there&#8217;s a straight that isn&#8217;t an SM mode, that means it&#8217;s because it&#8217;s a corner and of course the Bearman crash was in a non-SM part of the track. So I think we&#8217;re all aligned on those points.\u201d<\/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>Russell added: &#8220;There&#8217;s a lot of low-hanging fruit. For example, the minus 350 kilowatts super clip is a no-brainer, and that already in itself is going to avoid a lot of lift-and-coast, having the minus 350 kilowatt super clip.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;And there&#8217;s other small parts of the regulation that say you can only de-rate the engine at a certain rate. So on a very short straight, there isn&#8217;t enough time to go from 350 kilowatts to a super clip because the straight is too short.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSome small changes around these regulations will have a major improvement for the overall driving experience.&#8221;<\/p>\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>FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has praised the \u201cinvaluable input\u201d from Formula 1 drivers ahead of a crunch meeting about potential rule changes.<\/p>\n<p>F1\u2019s key stakeholders, including team principals and chief executives, are meeting with governing body the FIA on Monday with the aim of thrashing out solutions for tweaks to the much-maligned 2026 regulations.<\/p>\n<p>A near 50-50 split between combustion and electrical power has placed greater emphasis on energy management and led to criticism from both drivers and fans during the opening three rounds of the season.<\/p>\n<p>F1 is utilising the enforced five-week break without racing following the cancellation of the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian grands prix due to the Iran War to discuss possible changes to the rules.<\/p>\n<p>It is hoped that agreement on improvements will be reached during Monday\u2019s latest meeting. Any proposed changes would then be put forward for final approval at a World Motor Sport Council (WMSC) e-vote ahead of the Miami Grand Prix on 3 May.<\/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>Ahead of Monday\u2019s key meeting, FIA president Ben Sulayem hailed input from the drivers.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I am delighted to report that there has been constructive and collaborative discussion between the FIA and the Formula 1 drivers ahead of tomorrow\u2019s CEOs and team principals meeting to discuss potential changes to the 2026 Regulations,\u201d he said in a social media post.<\/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-e4a45ccd15ed957c70bf7ffe823052940343eec113b3cfbb9be50c23a12fe5a7\">  Has the dynamic between F1\u2019s early title protagonists shifted?   George Russell backs F1 to survive possible Max Verstappen exit <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>&#8220;The drivers have provided invaluable input on adjustments which they feel should be made, particularly in the areas of energy management to ensure safe, fair and competitive racing.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The FIA has also held a series of meetings over the past few weeks with technical representatives from the teams, power unit manufacturers and FOM to discuss proposed changes. Safety and the best interests of the sport are the main focus of these discussions.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Following the meeting tomorrow, the final proposals will be put before a FIA WMSC e-vote.\u201d<\/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\">\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-30460b15d4713721ddee58b816dcb04f96352ab6661457149c4b23dc71e68db1\">  &#8220;Stronger, more in control&#8221;: F1&#8217;s surprise points leader reflects on storming 2026 start   Revealed: The &#8220;two headline points&#8221; F1 drivers want from rule changes <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Speaking to media including <em>Crash.net<\/em>last week, George Russell revealed the main problem areas drivers hope can be addressed.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I think the two headline points are flat-out qualifying, so no lift and coast, and then reducing the closing speeds,\u201d the Mercedes driver said.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The closing speed of the Bearman-Colapinto crash was twofold. One, of course Bearman was on his boost button and giving himself 350kW, so he had an abundance of power in an abnormal part of the track. And, on the flip side, Colapinto used his boost on the main straight the half a lap before, and was low on his battery, so he had a lack of power.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;So that is, at least in my eyes, where these closing speed differences are coming from and I think the FIA are definitely very much aware of that. From the drivers&#8217; perspective, just looking to reduce that closing speed in abnormal areas, and especially in non-SM [Straight Mode].<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf there&#8217;s a straight that isn&#8217;t an SM mode, that means it&#8217;s because it&#8217;s a corner and of course the Bearman crash was in a non-SM part of the track. So I think we&#8217;re all aligned on those points.\u201d<\/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>Russell added: &#8220;There&#8217;s a lot of low-hanging fruit. For example, the minus 350 kilowatts super clip is a no-brainer, and that already in itself is going to avoid a lot of lift-and-coast, having the minus 350 kilowatt super clip.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;And there&#8217;s other small parts of the regulation that say you can only de-rate the engine at a certain rate. So on a very short straight, there isn&#8217;t enough time to go from 350 kilowatts to a super clip because the straight is too short.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSome small changes around these regulations will have a major improvement for the overall driving experience.&#8221;<\/p>\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\/news\/1093229\/1\/fia-president-issues-statement-crunch-f1-2026-rules-meeting&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/xpb_1391890_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;] FIA president issues statement before crunch F1 2026 rules meeting FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem speaks out ahead of key F1 rules meeting. 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