Regulation Changelog

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Overview

This page tracks all published versions and issue numbers for each section of the FIA 2026 Formula 1 Technical, Sporting, Financial, and Operational Regulations. Each section is independently versioned and updated as needed.

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Current Versions (March 2026)

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Section A: General Provisions

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Issue 02 (February 27, 2026) - CURRENT

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Publication Date: February 27, 2026
Status: Current official versionKey Updates:

• Final 2026 regulation framework confirmed
• Definitions and terminology aligned across all sections
• Governance structure clarifications
• Compliance and enforcement procedures updated
• Integration with new sustainable fuel requirements

Applies to: 2026 FIA Formula One World Championship season

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Issue 01 (Previous)

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Status: SupersededInitial draft publication of general provisions for the 2026 regulatory framework.

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Section B: Sporting Regulations

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Issue 05 (February 27, 2026) - CURRENT

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Publication Date: February 27, 2026
Status: Current official versionKey Updates:

• Race weekend format procedures finalized
• Sprint race format integration (where applicable)
• Qualifying procedures and tire usage rules
• Pit stop and safety car procedures updated
• Penalty system and steward decision protocols
• Driver conduct and track limits enforcement
• Points system confirmation (unchanged)

Applies to: All 2026 championship events

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Issue 04 (Previous)

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Status: SupersededPre-season adjustments to sporting procedures and clarifications on tire regulations.

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Issue 03 (Previous)

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Status: SupersededMid-development updates incorporating team feedback on race procedures.

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Issue 02 (Previous)

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Status: SupersededEarly revision addressing qualifying format and pit stop regulations.

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Issue 01 (Previous)

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Status: SupersededInitial 2026 sporting regulations draft.

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Section C: Technical Regulations

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Issue 16 (February 27, 2026) - CURRENT

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Publication Date: February 27, 2026
Status: Current official version
File Size: 5.3 MB (most comprehensive section)Major Technical Framework:

• Power Unit: Complete 2026 hybrid specifications
  • 1.6L V6 turbocharged ICE
  • MGU-K increased to 350 kW output
  • MGU-H removal confirmed
  • 100% sustainable fuel requirements
  • Fuel flow and energy deployment limits
• Chassis & Aerodynamics:
  • Reduced overall downforce targets
  • Active aerodynamic systems permitted
  • Enhanced ground effect floor regulations
  • Simplified front and rear wing designs
  • Dimensional requirements and weight limits
• Safety Systems:
  • Halo device specifications maintained
  • Updated crash testing requirements
  • Survival cell construction standards
  • Fire suppression systems
• Materials & Construction:
  • Composite material specifications
  • Homologation requirements
  • Component weight distributions

Applies to: 2026 season car designs and homologation

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Issue 15 (Previous)

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Status: SupersededLate-stage refinements to aerodynamic testing restrictions and active aero implementation details.

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Issue 14 (Previous)

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Status: SupersededPower unit energy deployment and electrical system specifications updated.

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Issue 13 (Previous)

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Status: SupersededChassis dimensional requirements and weight distribution adjustments.

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Issues 01-12 (Previous)

Development History

Status: All supersededExtensive development cycle from 2022-2025 involving:

• Multiple power unit architecture iterations
• Aerodynamic philosophy evolution
• Team collaboration and feedback integration
• Wind tunnel testing validation
• Cost optimization considerations
• Manufacturing feasibility assessments

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Section D: Financial Regulations (F1 Teams)

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Issue 05 (February 27, 2026) - CURRENT

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Publication Date: February 27, 2026
Status: Current official versionKey Financial Framework:

• Cost Cap amount for 2026 season confirmed
• Reporting procedures and deadlines
• Excluded costs categories clarified
• Independent audit requirements
• Breach investigation procedures
• Penalty framework for minor and material breaches
• Indexation methodology for future seasons

Notable Provisions:

• Driver and senior personnel salary exclusions
• Heritage and marketing activity exemptions
• Capital expenditure treatment
• Customer team engine cost exclusions
• Employee benefit considerations

Compliance Period: 2026 Financial Year (January 1 - December 31, 2026)

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Issue 04 (Previous)

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Status: SupersededRefinements to excluded costs and reporting methodology.

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Issue 03 (Previous)

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Status: SupersededUpdates to audit procedures and breach penalty framework.

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Issue 02 (Previous)

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Status: SupersededCost cap indexation adjustments and clarifications on capital vs. operational expenditure.

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Issue 01 (Previous)

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Status: SupersededInitial 2026 financial regulations framework based on evolved cost cap system.

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Section E: Financial Regulations (Power Unit Manufacturers)

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Issue 03 (December 10, 2025) - CURRENT

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Publication Date: December 10, 2025
Status: Current official versionPower Unit Financial Framework:

• PU manufacturer development cost limits
• R&D expenditure caps for new 2026 architecture
• Customer supply pricing regulations
• Technology transfer restrictions
• Dyno testing and simulation cost allocations
• Reporting requirements specific to PU manufacturers

Key Provisions:

• Separate cost caps for new PU entrants (glidepath)
• Existing manufacturer spending limits
• Sustainable fuel development exclusions
• Intellectual property and licensing treatment
• Component homologation cost handling

Note: Published earlier than other sections to align with PU development cycles

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Issue 02 (Previous)

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Status: SupersededAdjustments to new entrant glidepath provisions and customer supply requirements.

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Issue 01 (Previous)

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Status: SupersededInitial framework for PU manufacturer financial regulations under 2026 rules.

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Section F: Operational Regulations

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Issue 06 (February 27, 2026) - CURRENT

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Publication Date: February 27, 2026
Status: Current official versionOperational Framework:

• Aerodynamic Testing Restrictions (ATR):
  • Wind tunnel run allocations by championship position
  • CFD simulation time limits
  • Sliding scale percentages (70% to 115%)
  • Monitoring and enforcement procedures
• Testing Limitations:
  • Pre-season testing days and restrictions
  • In-season testing prohibitions
  • TPC (Testing of Previous Cars) permissions
  • Filming day regulations
  • Tire testing protocols
• Personnel and Curfew:
  • Team personnel limits at events
  • Operational curfew hours
  • Curfew exceptions allowed per season
• Component Usage:
  • Power unit component pool limits
  • Gearbox usage requirements
  • Penalty structures for exceeding limits

Applies to: All 2026 season operations and testing activities

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Issue 05 (Previous)

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Status: SupersededUpdates to ATR allocation methodology and testing day permissions.

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Issue 04 (Previous)

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Status: SupersededRefinements to curfew exceptions and personnel limit enforcement.

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Issue 03 (Previous)

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Status: SupersededComponent usage limits adjusted for 2026 power unit architecture.

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Issue 02 (Previous)

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Status: SupersededEarly operational framework updates.

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Issue 01 (Previous)

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Status: SupersededInitial operational regulations for 2026 season.

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Publication Schedule

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How to Track Updates

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Regulation Amendment Process

Minor Amendments

Process: Technical clarifications or corrections

• Identified through team queries or FIA review
• Can be issued via Technical Directive
• May be incorporated into next issue publication
• Generally don’t require World Motor Sport Council approval

Major Amendments

Process: Substantive rule changes

• Require team consultation
• Must be approved by FIA Formula 1 Commission
• Typically require World Motor Sport Council approval
• Published as new issue with updated issue number
• May have minimum notice periods before taking effect

Emergency Changes

Process: Safety-critical or urgent modifications

• Can be implemented with shorter notice
• Require FIA technical department approval
• Usually safety-related (e.g., crash test changes, material bans)
• Communicated immediately to all teams

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