CANADA: The Federation Internationale de l’Automobile showcased on Friday a more competitive, safer and sustainable future for the F1 World Championship with the presentation of the technical regulations that will define the sport from 2026 onwards.
“Today, the FIA is defining a hugely exciting future for the pinnacle of motorsport with the launch of a comprehensive new set of regulations for the 2026 FIA Formula One World Championship and beyond,” FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem said.
Developed in consultation with the FIA Formula 1 technical working groups and formulated in collaboration with F1, the sport’s 10 teams, original equipment manufacturers and power unit manufacturers, the regulations were revealed in Montreal ahead of this weekend’s 2024 FIA Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix.
The 2026 regulations are set to be officially ratified by the World Motor Sport Council on June 28, 2024.
“Following the publication of 2026 power unit regulations two years ago we have taken the opportunity to redefine the chassis regulations to match the energy requirement of the new power units,” Ben Sulayem said.
“Collaborating with our partners at Formula 1 and with the assistance of the sport’s 10 teams and all our stakeholders, this represents a unique revision that will ensure our premier championship is even more relevant to what is happening in the world,” he said.
The power unit regulations had resulted in a record number of PU manufacturers committing to the sport, according to the FIA president.
“And now, in tandem with chassis regulations that provide for lighter, more agile cars featuring innovative aerodynamic solutions, we have created a set of regulations designed to not only improve racing but also to make the championship even more attractive to PU manufacturers, OEMs and existing competitors.
“The key features of the 2026 F1 Regulations are advanced, sustainability technology and safety. Our aim, together with Formula 1, was to produce a car that was right for the future of the sport’s elite category. We believe we have achieved that goal,” he said.
FIA showcases future-focused F1 regulations for 2026 and beyond
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FIA showcases future-focused F1 regulations for 2026 and beyond
- “Today, the FIA is defining a hugely exciting future for the pinnacle of motorsport,” FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem said
- The 2026 regulations are set to be officially ratified by the World Motor Sport Council on June 28
Final preparations ramp up as Dakar Rally 2026 draws closer
- World’s toughest endurance race scheduled for seventh consecutive year in Kingdom
YANBU: Final preparations for Saudi Arabia’s Dakar Rally 2026 have entered their concluding phase, with less than two weeks to go until the world’s toughest endurance race gets underway in the Kingdom for a seventh consecutive year.
Held under the auspices of the Ministry of Sport and organized by the Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in partnership with the Saudi Motorsport Company, the rally runs from Jan. 3-17 and features 14 race days, including a prologue and 13 competitive stages.
A milestone was reached in logistical operations last week when two vessels carrying rally vehicles and equipment from Barcelona arrived at King Fahd Industrial Port in Yanbu.
Technical scrutineering for all competing vehicles is scheduled for Jan. 1-2, marking the final step before competition begins.
This year’s event will feature 812 competitors representing 69 nationalities and competing across 433 vehicles in a wide range of categories.
The entry list includes 73 ultimate cars, 118 motorbikes, 46 trucks, 38 challengers, 43 side-by-side vehicles, eight stock vehicles, 75 classic cars, 24 classic trucks, and seven Mission 1000 motorbikes, as well as a Mission 1000 truck, highlighting the rally’s scale and diversity.
The action begins on Saturday, Jan. 3, with a 23-km prologue in Yanbu, followed by Stage 1 on Jan. 4, a 305-km loop starting and finishing in the coastal city.
The route then heads to AlUla for Stages 2 and 3 before continuing through a demanding sequence of desert stages across the Kingdom.
Competitors will race from AlUla to a bivouac refuge on Jan. 7, then to Hail the day after and Riyadh on Jan. 9, ahead of a rest day on Jan. 10.
The second half of the rally resumes with stages through Wadi Al-Dawasir, Bisha and Al-Henakiyah, before the event concludes back in Yanbu on Jan. 17.
Saudi Arabia’s continued hosting of the Dakar Rally underscores its growing status as a global hub for motorsport and international sporting events.
The Kingdom is the only country to host a broad spectrum of elite motorsport competitions, including Formula One, Formula E, the FIA World Rally Championship and Extreme H, alongside the Dakar Rally.
