For the 2026 season, F1 cars are set to be 50 kg lighter,This change will make them faster on straightaways but slower around corners.
For the past decade, Formula 1 cars have been getting progressively heavier, making most European Grade 1 circuits unsuitable for overtaking and side-by-side racing. To address this, the FIA plans to reduce the weight of F1 cars under the new technical regulations for the 2026 season.









