‘It’s never too late’ – Christian Horner claims ‘one person’ doesn’t want to change F1 regulations for 2026 – FirstSportz

The FIA ​​has warned engine manufacturers that the deadline for making changes to F1 2026 power units has passed. The sport’s governing body has indicated that it may already be too late to upgrade the engine and teams must continue with the current plan, Christian Horner expressed his opinion in support of the FIA.

Team leader of Red Bull Christian Horner supports the FIA’s decision on the Formula 1 regulations for 2026. The Briton indirectly made it clear that he did Toto WolffMercedes is one of those that resists change. However, everything depends on the FIA ​​and it is never too late to make improvements.

There is always one that doesn't want to change, but that is down to the FIA. It is never too late.

– said Christian Horner, according to Motorsport.com

Horner explained that the FIA ​​has all the necessary knowledge and data to make the right decisions regarding the Formula 1 regulations for 2026. The 50-year-old felt that ultimately the most important thing was to do what’s best for the sport and how it can provide for everyone the best racing experience possible.

They have all the knowledge and simulations. You have got to look at what is best for F1 at the end of the day and what will produce the best racing.

said Christian Horner

Toto Wolff says the “ship has sailed” after making improvements to the power unit for 2026

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has clarified that the window to change the engine rules for 2026 has closed, saying it is now too late to reconsider. Wolff admitted that some teams are at a disadvantage because they lose the opportunity to make changes. Others believe they have significantly improved existing rules, and this type of debate usually occurs when rules are set.

There are teams that feel they are on the back foot, and there are other teams that will feel, and OEMs, that they have done a good job. That's the normal kind of wrestling on regulations.

– Toto Wolff explained

Additionally, Wolff admitted that there is still room to improve the quality of the chassis to increase the car’s racing performance. However, the Austrian billionaire estimated that when it comes to engine repair, plans and decisions are too distant. As such, significant changes to the F1 ruleset for 2026 cannot be made now.

I think on the chassis side there are tweaks that are possible that we need to do. But, on the engine side, the process is far too advanced.

– said Toto Wolff

Toto Wolff certainly believes it is time for teams to focus on optimizing other aspects of the car’s design and performance within the existing engine specification. F1 fans would be hoping to witness exciting racing when the new regulations come into force at the start of the 2026 season.

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