Formula One bosses unveil rule changes following driver criticism

Formula One chiefs have agreed to make changes to the sport’s rulebook following major criticism of the new regulations which have cast doubt over Max Verstappen’s future.

Four-time world champion Verstappen has been vocal in his dislike of the rules, a 50-50 split between combustion and electrical power, which place an onus on drivers managing their battery, effectively slowing down on a qualifying lap, and ‘gimmicks’, such as a boost button to overtake.

Verstappen has been the strongest critic among the grid’s drivers while a number of fans have also vented their frustrations online.

A number of refinements to the 2026 FIA Formula One World Championship regulations were agreed today during an online meeting between the FIA, Team Principals, CEOs of Power Unit Manufacturers and FOM