Formula 1's enormous 2026 rule changes bring plenty of unknowns, so The Race F1 Podcast gathered Edd Straw, Scott Mitchell-Malm and Jon Noble to answer a huge array of questions from The Race Members' Club on what the year ahead will involve.
00:00 Are teams actually excited for 2026 rules?
06:21 How will active aero work?
11:06 Is 50/50 electric split just virtue signalling?
17:24 Is DRS really gone?
23:06 Engine homologation system worries
30:41 How battery set-up compares to Formula E
33:26 How fuel flow limit change means
35:00 How will changes affect driving styles?
39:16 What does it mean for tyres?
42:06 What's going on with fuels?
46:05 How will you judge drivers?
49:38 Aston Martin's prospects
51:07 Will McLaren finally start a new rules era well?
53:04 Is RBPT full of Honda people?
57:58 Is Williams still rebuilding or ready to get results?
59:17 Will factory teams have an advantage?
61:00 Where will Red Bull finish in the championship?
Published: 2026-01-15 Chanel: THE RACE