After two races of the 2026 season, Max Verstappen has produced plenty of critical comments regarding the new machines for the 2026 season, saying the current regulations are "not fun" and "a joke".

However, after 1996 World Champion Damon Hill asked former F1 driver Johnny Herbert whether the four-time World Champion needs to "shut up and drive", the Brit stated, "In many respects, yes.

There has been talk as to whether some refinement will be made to the current regulations after the opening two races of the 2026 season.

However, according to Auto, Motor und Sport, no changes will be introduced to racing after a virtual meeting with the team principals took place.

An entertaining Grand Prix in Shanghai saw plenty of on-track battles take place, and that convinced everyone involved with the meeting to make no short-term changes.

On the other hand, for qualifying, the goal is for drivers to be able to push flat out again, rather than lifting early to manage battery recharge. It is reported that drivers and teams will actively participate in the process before the FIA draws up a concrete rule proposal.