Mohammed Ben Sulayem believes the FIA held constructive talks with the drivers about possible changes to the 2026 car regulations ahead of the Miami Grand Prix. During the April break, several meetings have been held to assess how the 2026 regulations have performed over the first three rounds of the season.
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GPblog previously reported, meetings with the drivers were also held.
On social media, the FIA President shared: "I am delighted to report that there has been constructive and collaborative discussion between the FIA and the Formula 1 drivers ahead of tomorrow's (Monday's, ed.) CEOs and Team Principals meeting to discuss potential changes to the 2026 regulations."
Make GPblog your preferred source on Google and see our content first in Google Discover and Google News. "The drivers have provided invaluable input on adjustments which they feel should be made, particularly in the areas of energy management to ensure safety, fair and competitive racing.
"The FIA has also held a series of meetings over the past few weeks with technical representatives from the teams, power unit manufacturers, and FOM to discuss proposed changes. Safety and the best interests of the sport are the main focus of these discussions.
"Following the meeting tomorrow (Monday, ed.), the final proposals will be put before a FIA WMSC e-vote."
'Should F1 listen to Max Verstappen's criticism?'
F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali recently gave an interview addressing the current situation in Formula 1, in which
he also discussed the Dutchman's criticism.
Verstappen has not minced his words about the current Formula 1 regulations for some time. He compared the current form of racing to Mario Kart.
He previously said: "It's not fun at all, no. It's playing Mario Kart. This is not racing. Look at the racing, you are boosting past and then you run out of battery the next straight, they boost past you again. For me it's just a joke."
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