Andrea Stella commented on the Formula 1 Commission meetings about the 2026 regulations. The McLaren chief said he believes there are no ‘political games’ happening in the meetings.
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During April, the FIA and the teams are holding discussions about the new set of rules and specific changes before the Miami GP. But beyond that, they also regularly hold Formula 1 Commission meetings – in these, rules are proposed and after being debated, taken to the World Motorsport Council.
With changes in qualifying rules, engine power split, and other issues on the agenda before F1 returns in Miami, Stella said how he feels no one is trying to impose their own interests on the championship.
“I can’t say if the solutions will be implemented for Miami or later, but I believe there will be adjustments in 2026 to improve how we use what is available in the power unit. For example, the qualifying challenge and the excitement of qualifying, which is thrilling for drivers and spectators, when we had the last F1 Commission, the attitude of all parties was very constructive,” he said.
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“It wasn’t hard to identify the areas to work on, and I think all parties are willing to find solutions and implement them, so I don’t think it will be excessive political games. It wasn’t hard to identify the areas to work on, and I think all parties are willing to find solutions and implement them, so I don’t think it will be excessive political games,” he continued.
“I think it’s more of a technical challenge, like adapting what is available in the current regulations to ensure qualifying keeps those challenging elements and that you are rewarded if you attack a big and good corner, or if you accelerate earlier, without being penalized for using the battery too early. So, I don’t think it’s a political issue; it’s more technical, and I would expect changes in 2026,” he concluded.
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