12 things you need to know about F1's 2026 rules revolution
F1's going through its biggest ever overhaul in 2026 with very different cars, new engines, and lots more changes creating a huge set of unknowns.
Here's everything you need to know about F1's transformation, the new teams and manufacturers that are involved, and the potential for a big competitive shake-up and fresh controversies.
00:00 F1 2026 explained
00:19 Fearsome engine potential
01:38 The DRS replacement
02:46 Smaller, lighter cars
03:40 A big performance shift
04:41 Active aero and its job
05:30 Fuel overhaul
06:15 New arrivals and identities
07:06 An 11th team with low expectations
07:51 Help for engine struggles
09:01 A new race (in theory)
09:38 Fresh tyre challenge
10:21 Overtaking should be better
Published: 2026-01-05 Chanel: THE RACE