Formula 1 continues to stir behind the scenes after the 2026 Miami GP, with discussions that go far beyond the tracks. Issues about the calendar, technical regulations, and the future of engines dominated the news this Tuesday.
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The decisions may directly impact the course of the season and also the future of the category, with FIA and teams debating important changes.
One of the main topics of the day was the possible change in the calendar. F1 and FIA are already looking for alternatives to replace the Bahrain and Saudi Arabia GPs, indicating a scenario of uncertainty for the upcoming stages. The situation reinforces how external factors continue to influence the organization of the championship.
In the political backstage, Mohammed Ben Sulayem positioned himself against the presence of different teams with the same owner, showing concern about the structure of the category. At the same time, Toto Wolff openly supported the return of V8 engines, a topic gaining strength after recent discussions about the future of power units.
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Still on the technical side, Lando Norris pointed out that changes in the regulations might include the removal of the battery, as a way to simplify the cars. Ferrari has also come under the FIA’s radar, with its exhaust system possibly being subject to a ban, which could directly impact the team’s performance.
Among the teams, Red Bull experienced a day of clarifications and adjustments. The team and McLaren commented on the episode involving Gianpiero Lambiase in Miami, while the Austrian team also revealed having solved a steering problem on the RB22, seeking improvement for the upcoming races.
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