FIA Plans Stricter F1 Rules for 2026

The FIA is planning major rule changes for the 2026 Formula 1 season to limit collaboration between closely affiliated teams, such as Red Bull and its sister team, by introducing mandatory IT and physical separation to prevent sharing of designs and strategic information. This move follows ongoing criticism from McLaren CEO Zak Brown regarding multi-team ownership and its impact on competitive integrity. In response to Red Bull's dismissed protest against George Russell's Canadian Grand Prix victory, F1 teams have agreed to review and may increase the deposit fees for lodging protests and appeals, a step supported by Mercedes' Toto Wolff to discourage frivolous complaints. Both Brown and Wolff have advocated for higher fees to reduce petty disputes. While a complete ban on multi-team ownership is not expected soon, the new regulations aim to foster greater independence and fairness among teams.