F1 bosses to use 'scalpel rather than baseball bat' for changes
Summary
Formula 1 leaders, including Mercedes team chief Toto Wolff, plan to make small changes to the sport's rules to improve racing and safety. The changes focus on new engine rules that combine traditional and electric power, which have caused some problems for drivers and racing quality.Key Facts
- Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff said changes will be made with a "scalpel rather than a baseball bat," meaning careful adjustments.
- The group discussing changes includes drivers, the FIA (governing body), Formula 1 management, and teams.
- New power units in 2026 use about half internal combustion and half electric power, changing how drivers manage energy.
- Max Verstappen has expressed dissatisfaction with the new cars and the rules that affect qualifying and racing speed.
- Drivers want to eliminate "lift and coast" in qualifying (where drivers ease off the accelerator to save battery).
- One expected change is removing a low recharge limit during full throttle, allowing quicker battery charging.
- A concern exists about cars closing at very high speed due to power differences, linked to a recent crash involving Haas driver Oliver Bearman.
- The next race affected by these changes is in Miami, scheduled for early May 2026.
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