FIA seals 2026 F1 rule tweaks ahead of Miami Grand Prix

FIA, Formula 1, teams and power-unit manufacturers agreed on energy-management changes for 2026: super clipping rises from 250 kW to 350 kW from the Miami weekend; qualifying energy harvesting is cut from 8 MJ to 7 MJ (with possible further reductions on 12 circuits); MGU‑K deployment remains 350 kW in key acceleration zones but is limited to 250 kW elsewhere, and boost mode is capped at +150 kW. A new low-power start-detection system will trigger automatic MGU‑K deployment to aid slow starts, with a visual warning for following cars; wet-weather safety is improved with hotter tyre blankets, reduced ERS deployment and simplified rear lights. The proposals, pending World Council approval, will be implemented from Miami (start-change tests will occur at the next race weekend). The aim is to make qualifying more on the limit and enhance safety while preserving overtaking.