DBMotorsport

Introduction The regulatory framework scheduled to come into force in 2026 represents one of the most ambitious attempts to redefine modern Formula One. The FIA and Formula One Management have articulated clear objectives: increased sustainability, enhanced safety, technical competitiveness, and improved marketability of the sporting product. However, a systematic analysis of the 2026 technical and sporting regulations reveals that these objectives have been pursued through an unprecedented level of complexity, which risks undermining both regulatory stability and the identity of the category itself. The analytical and academic contributions on the comparison between the 2024, 2025, and 2026 regulations [1] [2] demonstrate that many of the adopted solutions are still immature and subject to continuous interpretative adjustments. In this context, it is reasonable to assume that the lifecycle of the 2026 regulations may be shorter than originally planned. This article therefore pres...