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FIA Approves 2026 F1 Rules, 50/50 Split Aids Independents

4/28/2026

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The FIA approved tweaks to the 2026 Formula 1 rules before the Miami GP to improve qualifying and safety.
Director Nikolas Tombazis said the 50/50 electric-ICE power split was a manufacturer compromise, not his idea.
He noted the landscape shifted since the summer 2022 agreement, with manufacturers no longer planning to abandon ICE.
The ADUO system will evaluate engines only on ICE power output, and reduced power-unit costs could let independents compete.

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Story summary

The FIA approved tweaks to the 2026 Formula 1 rules before the Miami GP to improve qualifying and safety.
Director Nikolas Tombazis said the 50/50 electric-ICE power split was a manufacturer compromise, not his idea.
He noted the landscape shifted since the summer 2022 agreement, with manufacturers no longer planning to abandon ICE.
The ADUO system will evaluate engines only on ICE power output, and reduced power-unit costs could let independents compete.