{"id":1899650,"date":"2026-04-23T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-23T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1899650"},"modified":"2026-04-23T10:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T07:00:00","slug":"fia-explains-evolution-not-revolution-f1-2026-rule-tweaks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1899650","title":{"rendered":"FIA explains \u2018evolution not revolution\u2019 F1 2026 rule tweaks"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/xpb_1404393_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 explains \u2018evolution not revolution\u2019 F1 2026 rule tweaks<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>The FIA has addressed concerns over the 2026 Formula 1 regulations ahead of the Miami Grand Prix<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"section two-column\">\n<div class=\"col article-info\">\n<div>\n<address> Sam Hall <\/address>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><time datetime=\"2026-04-23T11:00:00+01:00\">23 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_1404393_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1920w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/xpb_1404393_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/xpb_1404393_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/xpb_1404393_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1500w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/xpb_1404393_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1200w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/xpb_1404393_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 900w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/xpb_1404393_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/xpb_1404393_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/xpb_1404393_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 teams have unanimously agreed to rule tweaks for 2026<\/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&#8217;s Single-Seater Director Nikolas Tombazis has described a raft of tweaks to the Formula 1 technical regulations as a \u201crefinement\u201d rather than an overhaul ahead of the Miami Grand Prix.<\/p>\n<p>The on-track product of the new for 2026 regulations has been met with a largely negative reaction, with fans and drivers alike describing the increased overtaking as \u201cartificial\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Further to this, safety concerns that high closing speeds would cause a significant accident had been raised before this came to pass with Ollie Bearman and Franco Colapinto tangling in Japan.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThese 2026 regulations, as we\u2019ve said a few times, are one of the biggest changes we\u2019ve had probably in the history of Formula 1,\u201d said Tombazis.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThey were quite important to maintain the relevance, the technological developments, with the increased electrification and so on. We knew always that they presented certain challenges, and we always said we were going to review them after the first few races.<\/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>\u201cThe first few races have gone quite well in many ways. It has been exciting with lots of close racing and overtaking, but there certainly have been areas where we needed to intervene. So the approach we took here was one of evolution and refinement, not revolution. We don\u2019t think there was any need for revolution.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The changes included a reduction in the level of harvesting on a qualifying lap in order to allow a driver to push flat out for longer and reduce \u2018superclipping\u2019, increased deployment limitations in races, and improved safety protocols for starts and wet weather racing. Full details can be found here.<\/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-9f6cfcdf9e2bde400ab5bdbf8bc9fb4a9a72c9400ceecede5b347a3a30fc033d\">  Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri react to Max Verstappen F1 quit threat   McLaren takes aim at Mercedes-Alpine links in fresh A\/B team warning <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Despite these changes being brought in, the FIA is open to further tweaks as the teams uncover further issues, something that Tombazis points out is a normal process in the championship.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cClearly, when the regulations are new, like we have in 2026, that is a slightly more intense process of discussion than maybe when the regulations have had a few years of maturity,&#8221; he explained.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>F1 drivers &#8220;united&#8221; in rules feedback<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The changes came after a meeting of the F1 Commission, where key issues raised from the opening three rounds were discussed.<\/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-726923b64de9ff2c7b49077220038a7ed470bbd6193cf2469b12d90385e6b5f6\">  Lambiase to be at McLaren &#8220;for a long time&#8221; as new role explained   The first driver verdict on F1\u2019s attempts to fix 2026 rule problems <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Although drivers are not a part of this, Tombazis confirmed that concerns raised had been listened to and were central to the decisions taken.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere is a governance that underpins the Formula 1 regulations, which means that while the FIA lead the process and guide and carry out the work, we do need to have a level of consensus achieved with the various stakeholders \u2013 mainly the teams and the power unit manufacturers \u2013 and that is the work we have been carry out recently,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBut we have also been discussing the matters with the drivers, because ultimately they are sitting in the car, they experience things first-hand, and it is invaluable to get their input. All of that led to the meeting that we had when these regulations were achieved by voting.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe position of the drivers was quite uniform among them. They were all pushing for some changes in qualifying in order to enjoy the driving more, to push more, but they were also pushing for us to address certain safety concerns they had, so they were quite united, and their input in this was very important.\u201d<\/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\">2026<\/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\"> Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri react to Max Verstappen F1 quit threat<\/div>\n<source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/xpb_1396686_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/xpb_1396686_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/xpb_1396686_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/xpb_1396686_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/xpb_1396686_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/xpb_1396686_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/xpb_1396686_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/xpb_1396686_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/xpb_1396686_hires.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-c37703d58d985de9c73ca14f07920b2649d0f55e1140240a0868c1dd42813f17\">\n<div class=\"card user default\">\n<div class=\"image\"> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/pictures\/whatsapp-image-2026-03-05-at-12.30.04.jpeg?height=270&amp;format=webp 270w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/pictures\/whatsapp-image-2026-03-05-at-12.30.04.jpeg?height=180&amp;format=webp 180w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/pictures\/whatsapp-image-2026-03-05-at-12.30.04.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\">Sam Hall<\/div>\n<div class=\"role\">F1 Writer<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"desc\">\n<p>Sam joined Crash.net in February 2026 with extensive experience in motorsport media, having covered numerous championships around the world.<\/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-e7cb99a8689fef5db19e779b0d9690d99a9d890bb08bc0bca7c3cc7f09a1e1cc\">\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>McLaren tease \u201centirely new MCL40\u201d car for North American F1 races<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1776879320\"> 16h ago<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/2268730713.jpg?aspect_ratio=1:1\" alt=\"McLaren will bring a substantial upgrade package to Miami and Montreal\" 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>Ferrari\u2019s \u2018Macarena v2&#8242; 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We knew always that they presented certain challenges, and we always said we were going to review them after the first few races.<\/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>\u201cThe first few races have gone quite well in many ways. It has been exciting with lots of close racing and overtaking, but there certainly have been areas where we needed to intervene. So the approach we took here was one of evolution and refinement, not revolution. We don\u2019t think there was any need for revolution.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The changes included a reduction in the level of harvesting on a qualifying lap in order to allow a driver to push flat out for longer and reduce \u2018superclipping\u2019, increased deployment limitations in races, and improved safety protocols for starts and wet weather racing. Full details can be found here.<\/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-9f6cfcdf9e2bde400ab5bdbf8bc9fb4a9a72c9400ceecede5b347a3a30fc033d\">  Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri react to Max Verstappen F1 quit threat   McLaren takes aim at Mercedes-Alpine links in fresh A\/B team warning <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Despite these changes being brought in, the FIA is open to further tweaks as the teams uncover further issues, something that Tombazis points out is a normal process in the championship.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cClearly, when the regulations are new, like we have in 2026, that is a slightly more intense process of discussion than maybe when the regulations have had a few years of maturity,&#8221; he explained.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>F1 drivers &#8220;united&#8221; in rules feedback<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The changes came after a meeting of the F1 Commission, where key issues raised from the opening three rounds were discussed.<\/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-726923b64de9ff2c7b49077220038a7ed470bbd6193cf2469b12d90385e6b5f6\">  Lambiase to be at McLaren &#8220;for a long time&#8221; as new role explained   The first driver verdict on F1\u2019s attempts to fix 2026 rule problems <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Although drivers are not a part of this, Tombazis confirmed that concerns raised had been listened to and were central to the decisions taken.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere is a governance that underpins the Formula 1 regulations, which means that while the FIA lead the process and guide and carry out the work, we do need to have a level of consensus achieved with the various stakeholders \u2013 mainly the teams and the power unit manufacturers \u2013 and that is the work we have been carry out recently,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBut we have also been discussing the matters with the drivers, because ultimately they are sitting in the car, they experience things first-hand, and it is invaluable to get their input. All of that led to the meeting that we had when these regulations were achieved by voting.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe position of the drivers was quite uniform among them. They were all pushing for some changes in qualifying in order to enjoy the driving more, to push more, but they were also pushing for us to address certain safety concerns they had, so they were quite united, and their input in this was very important.\u201d<\/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&#8217;s Single-Seater Director Nikolas Tombazis has described a raft of tweaks to the Formula 1 technical regulations as a \u201crefinement\u201d rather than an overhaul ahead of the Miami Grand Prix.<\/p>\n<p>The on-track product of the new for 2026 regulations has been met with a largely negative reaction, with fans and drivers alike describing the increased overtaking as \u201cartificial\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Further to this, safety concerns that high closing speeds would cause a significant accident had been raised before this came to pass with Ollie Bearman and Franco Colapinto tangling in Japan.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThese 2026 regulations, as we\u2019ve said a few times, are one of the biggest changes we\u2019ve had probably in the history of Formula 1,\u201d said Tombazis.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThey were quite important to maintain the relevance, the technological developments, with the increased electrification and so on. We knew always that they presented certain challenges, and we always said we were going to review them after the first few races.<\/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>\u201cThe first few races have gone quite well in many ways. It has been exciting with lots of close racing and overtaking, but there certainly have been areas where we needed to intervene. So the approach we took here was one of evolution and refinement, not revolution. We don\u2019t think there was any need for revolution.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The changes included a reduction in the level of harvesting on a qualifying lap in order to allow a driver to push flat out for longer and reduce \u2018superclipping\u2019, increased deployment limitations in races, and improved safety protocols for starts and wet weather racing. Full details can be found here.<\/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-9f6cfcdf9e2bde400ab5bdbf8bc9fb4a9a72c9400ceecede5b347a3a30fc033d\">  Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri react to Max Verstappen F1 quit threat   McLaren takes aim at Mercedes-Alpine links in fresh A\/B team warning <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Despite these changes being brought in, the FIA is open to further tweaks as the teams uncover further issues, something that Tombazis points out is a normal process in the championship.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cClearly, when the regulations are new, like we have in 2026, that is a slightly more intense process of discussion than maybe when the regulations have had a few years of maturity,&#8221; he explained.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>F1 drivers &#8220;united&#8221; in rules feedback<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The changes came after a meeting of the F1 Commission, where key issues raised from the opening three rounds were discussed.<\/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-726923b64de9ff2c7b49077220038a7ed470bbd6193cf2469b12d90385e6b5f6\">  Lambiase to be at McLaren &#8220;for a long time&#8221; as new role explained   The first driver verdict on F1\u2019s attempts to fix 2026 rule problems <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Although drivers are not a part of this, Tombazis confirmed that concerns raised had been listened to and were central to the decisions taken.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere is a governance that underpins the Formula 1 regulations, which means that while the FIA lead the process and guide and carry out the work, we do need to have a level of consensus achieved with the various stakeholders \u2013 mainly the teams and the power unit manufacturers \u2013 and that is the work we have been carry out recently,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBut we have also been discussing the matters with the drivers, because ultimately they are sitting in the car, they experience things first-hand, and it is invaluable to get their input. All of that led to the meeting that we had when these regulations were achieved by voting.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe position of the drivers was quite uniform among them. They were all pushing for some changes in qualifying in order to enjoy the driving more, to push more, but they were also pushing for us to address certain safety concerns they had, so they were quite united, and their input in this was very important.\u201d<\/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\/1093305\/1\/fia-explains-evolution-not-revolution-f1-2026-rule-tweaks&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/xpb_1404393_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;] FIA explains \u2018evolution not revolution\u2019 F1 2026 rule tweaks The FIA has addressed concerns over the 2026 Formula 1 regulations ahead of the Miami Grand Prix Sam Hall 23 Apr 2026 Share F1 teams have unanimously agreed to rule tweaks for 2026 Add as a preferred source FIA&#8217;s Single-Seater Director Nikolas Tombazis [&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-1899650","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\/1899650","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=1899650"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1899650\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1899650"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1899650"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1899650"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}