Formula 1 will have decisive meetings during the April break to discuss possible changes to the 2026 regulations. After criticism from several drivers regarding the new cars, the FIA and the teams have scheduled important meetings to evaluate technical adjustments as early as the next races.
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This discussion gained relevance after the first three stages of the season, which raised concerns about the behavior of the new cars. With the cancellation of the races in the Middle East due to the war in the region, the break opened up space for officials and engineers to analyze data and consider changes.
The first meeting is scheduled for Thursday, 09 de abril, when technical directors from the FIA, the teams, and engine manufacturers will participate in a virtual meeting. The objective will be to evaluate the information collected in the first races and discuss the initial adjustments to the 2026 rules.
This initial meeting will focus on short-term changes that can be applied as early as the next stage, the Miami GP. Among the topics discussed are possible adjustments to energy use, although sources indicate that more significant changes will require more time for implementation.
Still, this first meeting will not be decisive in nature. The expectation is that the meeting will serve primarily as preparation for deeper discussions that will take place later.
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The meeting considered most important is scheduled for 20 de abril. On that date, team principals will meet with representatives from the FIA and Formula 1 to evaluate and vote on the proposed changes.
According to behind-the-scenes information, this second meeting should address more relevant changes, focusing on broader adjustments to the regulations in the future. The expectation is that the discussion will go beyond specific changes, seeking more lasting solutions.
Even after these meetings, any change will still need to undergo formal approval by the FIA World Motor Sport Council. Only after this process can the changes be officially implemented in Formula 1.
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