F1 team bosses set to meet, amidst 2026 regulations concern

Recent reports claim that all F1 team bosses could soon have a meeting with the sport and FIA heads regarding the recently announced 2026 technical regulations. The meeting could discuss teams' concerns over new rules and innovations.

For several years now, F1 fans, teams, drivers, and pundits have been discussing the rule changes that will be implemented in 2026. Along with several aerodynamic and chassis changes, teams will also be allowed to bring brand-new power units with different ICE and electrical engine configurations.

On June 6, 2024, the FIA officially announced all the new technical regulations they will be introducing in 2026. They mentioned that the new active aero system, replacing the current DRS system, will have more electrical power, mandating a smaller, lighter car.

According to Autosport, however, several team bosses have asked for the 2026 regulation to be a central topic in their upcoming regular meeting with F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali. The meeting will take place in Montreal on Saturday morning (June 8).

The report further states that teams have an issue with the new aerodynamic concept that will drastically reduce the downforce and rely on battery power. The concept is also said to create slower cars.

The increase in battery power and the reduction of weight of the cars by 30kg is another area of concern. Teams fear that the weight of bigger batteries in the power unit could make it difficult to reduce 30kg and bring it to the weight limit.

Finally, teams could also demand more information about the active aero system, where drivers can control movable parts of the front and rear wing to reduce drag and gain advantage.

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F1 CEO's statement following FIA's 2026 technical regulation changes announcement

F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali made a statement on FIA's new technical regulation from the 2026 season. In the statement, he talked about how the new rules will be a major step for the sport and provide a more thrilling spectacle for the fans.

"These regulations mark a significant moment in the future of our sport as we look forward to a new generation of car and power unit that aims to give our fans closer and exciting racing," Domenicali said in a statement.

He praised the FIA for their hard work in creating these rules and hopes that it uplifts the sport's popularity and business around the globe.

"We enter this new regulatory cycle with the sport in the strongest position it has ever been, and I am confident that the work done by the FIA to create these regulations will further strengthen the position of the sport around the world," he added.