Summary
Formula 1 will see big changes in 2026 with new car designs focusing on sustainability and a new team, Cadillac, joining the grid. Cars will use a mix of electric and fuel power, making them lighter and more environmentally friendly. A young British driver, Arvid Lindblad, will also debut next season.
Key Facts
- Formula 1 will have major rule changes in 2026 for the first time in years.
- Cars will be 30kg lighter and 10cm narrower.
- Engines will be a 50-50 split between electric and fuel power.
- The DRS system will be replaced by a push-to-pass button for extra power.
- Venturi-underbody ground effect will be replaced with new movable wings.
- Cadillac will join F1, making it the 11th team on the grid.
- Arvid Lindblad, an 18-year-old British driver, will debut with Red Bull's sister team.
- The sport aims to use fully sustainable fuels for a more environmentally friendly approach.
