New era of Formula 1 - what is changing in 2026?
Formula 1 enters a transformative new era in 2026 with sweeping changes to cars, engines, and the grid itself. The new regulations introduce smaller, lighter cars with active aerodynamics, a revamped hybrid power unit splitting output equally between the combustion engine and electric motor, and the arrival of Cadillac as the sport's 11th team. BBC Sport breaks down the key changes shaping what promises to be a dramatically different season.
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