AUTO STORIA Why F1 Motorsport and Drivers are in Danger with new FIA 2026 Rules
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F1’s 2026 FIA rule reset is framed as an engineering win that’s turned into a driver-safety and governance crisis. The hosts break down the “nimble car” changes—lighter, shorter, less downforce, and a bigger electrical push-to-pass style system with active aero and new energy modes. They argue simulations missed the human factor: drivers will defend with panic, creating extreme closing speeds. Suzuka’s Bearman/Colapinto crash and public comments from Norris and Verstappen fuel a “driver revolt,” with fears for upcoming street circuits. FIA/FOM scramble for fixes like rear-wing mode lights.
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Season 2 , Episode 35 :
Why F1 Drivers are united against 2026 FIA rules , and fears for their safety and the soul of this sport.
With Hosts Bill Jenkins and Lisa Ascari.
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