Horner wants 2026 rules changes“We’re dealing with a power unit now, as well as the chassis for ’26, and I think that one of the big issues, and one of the big impacts for 2026 is weight. However Horner believes a simpler way to address the problem would be to allow greater power generation by the internal combustion engine. F1 is considering drastic changes to the cars’ aerodynamics including the introduction of more moveable devices to reduce the drag generated on the straights.Īdvert | Become a RaceFans supporter and go ad-free While the power unit regulations for 2026 were agreed last year, the chassis rules are still under discussion. “Do you think that in all reality we are not innovative in this sport to come up with chassis and engine regulations that can avoid drivers shifting down on the straights?” he asked. Wolff rubbished that claim, telling media including RaceFans yesterday: “That’s not going to happen.” Wolff claimed Horner’s recent calls to change the rules, which were agreed last year, show he is concerned about the competitiveness of the engine his team will use in 2026.į1 has set a target for the power generated by its 2026 engines to be split 50-50 between the conventional engine and the battery.īut Horner claimed F1 cars are at risk of becoming “technical Frankensteins” under the new rules and warned drivers might have to change down gears on the straights on some tracks in order to top up the charge on their batteries.
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