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Racing fiasco: Hamilton and Leclerc after GP in China disqualified!
Lewis Hamilton, Charles Leclerc and Pierre Gasly were disqualified according to the GP of China. New F1 regulations from 2026!
Racing fiasco: Hamilton and Leclerc after GP in China disqualified!
After the Grand Prix of China, which took place at the weekend, the disqualifications of three prominent drivers caused excitement in Formula 1. Lewis Hamilton, Charles Leclerc and Pierre Gasly were taken out after the racing. This reports Krone . The vehicles of Gasly and Leclerc were classified as underweight, while Hamilton's car were too thin at Hamilton's car, which led to a violation of the rules.
These incidents throw a light on the ongoing challenges and the regulations in Formula 1. However, with the introduction of a new technical regulations for the 2026 season, fundamental changes are also imminent. According to Formula 1 , the new rules should not only promote sustainable drives, but also facilitate new manufacturers.
New regulations for 2026
The new regulations replace the previous rules of 2022 and has several major goals. It aims to increase security, tighten financial requirements and reduce the costs. A focus was also on overtaking and racing in general. The specific changes include:
- The wheelbase is shortened from 3.6 to 3.4 meters.
- The vehicle width is reduced from 2.0 to 1.9 meters.
- a weight reduction of up to 50 kilograms, with a desired target weight of around 750 kilograms.
- Use of 18-inch rims, but with a smaller diameter and narrower tires.
- The "Override mode" should enable a top speed increase to up to 355 km/h.
- DRS is preserved, and the introduction of active aerodynamics offers new opportunities for more excitement in racing.
changes in the drive train
Another central element of the new regulations concerns the drives. Formula 1 will continue to rely on V6 burning engines, whereby the hybrid components are upgraded. The focus is now on a battery power that is increased from 150 kW to 350 kW. At the same time, the power of the combustion engine drops from 550 kW to 400 kW. The MGU-H is canceled, which means that drive train and technology should simplify. However, this changeover could also result in a slight slowdown of the new cars on the route.
In accordance with these technological changes, the financial regulations are also on the agenda. The aim is to tighten the cost reduction rules, while at the same time a high technology standard is to be maintained.
contracts and new teams
With regard to the driver change, Lewis Hamilton, who moves from Mercedes to Ferrari for the 2025 season, will also drive for Ferrari in 2026. Charles Leclerc has extended his contract with Ferrari, while Max Verstappen stays with Red Bull by 2028. The calendar for 2026 promises additional tension with the new route in Madrid, while other routes such as Imola, Las Vegas and Monaco are without a contract. The return of Formula 1 to Germany seems to be excluded in the near future.with Audi, which enters the action as a chassis and drive manufacturer and has taken over the clean team, and Honda, which returns as a drive partner at Aston Martin, Formula 1 will appear in a new light. At the same time, the Andretti team, which wants to get into Formula 1, has not yet received any official approval, which further influences the dynamics within the racing series.