Rule changes 2026: the vote will be on April 20th

Two stages to change the F1 regulations Over the Suzuka weekend it was learned that Thursday 9 April would be a key date for the future of F1. In fact, the important discussion on the possible changes to be made to the 2026 regulation is scheduled for that date. The April break is in fact the perfect opportunity to decide without too much haste on which aspects to intervene and with what timing. Line of thought espoused by Ayao Komatsu, Haas team principal: “We are examining the situation from every point of view, because when we make changes, we will have to make the right ones. We cannot act impulsively and then after a few races recognize that we have made wrong choices”, he underlined to Sky Sports. From the report from RacingNews365 colleagues it emerged that the meeting on April 9th ​​will not be in person in London but virtual. The meeting will basically be a discussion between the parties involved – the FIA ​​technical sector, the teams and the engine engineers.
The data collected in the first three grand prix will be evaluated and proposals will be discussed to improve what has been seen so far, mainly on the energy management side.
It will be a first step that will give rise to changes that will then be put to a vote on April 20, in a meeting already scheduled between the team principals, the FIA ​​and F1. On this occasion we will also talk about longer-term proposals, perhaps those regarding the division between the internal combustion engine and the hybrid part.
After the vote, another step: formalization in the FIA ​​World Motorsport Council.