Key F1 calendar change REVEALED ahead of 2026 regulations

Significant changes are to take place in the Formula 1 calendar before the new regulations are introduced.

The FIA ​​recently confirmed that a number of changes will be introduced ahead of the 2026 season to make the sport more competitive.

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We hope that cars will become lighter and smaller, which will increase the chances of overtaking, and that fans and drivers will be able to enjoy a more exciting spectacle.

The changes are also in line with F1’s goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2030, with vehicles focusing more on electricity as well as using more environmentally sustainable fuels to reduce emissions.

Improved winter 2026 testing

The new rules have sparked debate in the sport about their potential impact, with concerns expressed by drivers and experts alike.

With the changes representing the most significant change to engine regulations since the introduction of turbocharged hybrids in 2014, F1 bosses are ready to adjust the calendar to give teams enough time to prepare.

German AMuS journalist Tobias Grüner revealed: “The decision regarding winter tests in 2026 has already been made.

“With a major rule change imminent regarding the use of brand new race cars, a two-week test is scheduled again – as was the case in 2022 when ground effect cars were introduced.

“Then the tests lasted three days each in Barcelona and Bahrain.”

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