F1 boss speaks out after FIA announce new tweaks ahead of Miami GP

Yesterday finally brought some clarity - at least for now - to the much-debated 2026 regulations, with attention now turning to whether the changes set to be introduced in Miami will put an end to the controversy or at least ease the concerns raised over the opening three Grands Prix.

The FIA has confirmed a series of tweaks targeting several key areas, from qualifying - widely seen as one of the main weak points - to race safety, with the aim of reducing excessive closing speeds. There is also a strong focus on race starts, following the issues seen with Franco Colapinto in Australia.

“These are sensible changes and the teams, FIA and Formula 1 have done good work over the past few weeks to agree them,” Vowles commented on the news.

He added that while the racing has been strong so far this season, it is right for the sport to keep looking for ways to improve, and said he is looking forward to seeing the impact of the changes from Miami onwards.

He acknowledged that, despite an unexpected gap in the calendar caused by circumstances beyond the sport’s control, all parties remained fully committed to acting in the best interests of Formula 1. Ben Sulayem also highlighted the central role played by the drivers in the discussions, thanking them for their valuable input throughout the process.

He reiterated that safety and sporting fairness remain the FIA’s top priorities, with the changes introduced to address issues identified in the opening events and to safeguard the integrity and quality of the competition.