Formula 1 teams are bracing for significant regulation changes in 2026, affecting car design and team strategies, with implications for drivers like Max Verstappen and Mercedes rookie Kimi Antonelli.
The new rules aim to enhance sustainability and competition, prompting teams like Ferrari and Red Bull to adapt early.
Verstappen, contracted with Red Bull until 2026, has expressed openness to joining Ferrari but only if they provide a championship-contending car.
Meanwhile, Antonelli, under pressure after errors in his debut season, faces a critical year to prove his worth for a 2026 Mercedes extension.
Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton are also preparing for the shift, with the team targeting a stronger Constructors’ Championship position.
The changes could reshape the driver market, with talents like Felipe Drugovich and Theo Pourchaire still seeking F1 seats despite F2 success.
Teams are investing heavily in simulations and testing to ensure competitiveness under the new framework, setting the stage for a pivotal 2026 season.
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