Formula 1 had a Friday marked by important decisions from the FIA and new concerns involving the 2026 calendar. While the entity confirmed relevant changes to the engines for 2027 and changes to the ADUO regulations, the geopolitical scenario in the Middle East began to raise alarms about the end of the season.
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The main news of the day came from the FIA, which formalized important changes in the power unit regulations for 2027. The topic had been debated behind the scenes in recent weeks, mainly after pressure from drivers, teams, and officials regarding the costs and complexity of the hybrid engines that will debut in 2026. The discussion is also linked to the possibility of the return of V8 engines in the future of the category.
Another topic that gained strength this Friday involves the Formula 1 calendar. Rumors about the inclusion of extra GPs in 2026 continue to grow behind the scenes, especially after uncertainties involving some traditional rounds. Despite this, the scenario is still considered premature and there is no official definition about possible new races in the championship.
The atmosphere of concern increased after the escalation of the war in the Middle East, which is already starting to generate fear within Formula 1 about the end of the 2026 season. The region concentrates important rounds of the championship, and the geopolitical situation began to be monitored more closely by teams and officials due to the risk of logistical and operational impacts.
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The FIA also confirmed a change in the ADUO rules, a system that has been widely discussed since the beginning of the new technical era of Formula 1. The change aims to adjust the operation of the device amid complaints raised by drivers and teams in the first races of the season.
On the track, Fernando Alonso highlighted Aston Martin’s evolution after the Miami GP, but made it clear that he still sees the gearbox as a priority in the car’s development. The Spaniard stated that the team managed to improve the overall behavior of the model, although there are still specific points that need solutions to raise competitiveness in the next rounds.
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