FIA POWERLESS AS 2026 F1 RULES LOOM

Original: Why the FIA couldn't intervene sooner over F1's 2026 rules

The FIA faced constraints in intervening earlier over F1's 2026 technical regulations, with the halfway point of the season approaching during the summer break.

With the first Formula 1 season under the new technical regulations approaching its halfway point, the summer break provides a good opportunity to take stock. The 2026 rules, with their much greater emphasis on electric power, have sparked considerable debate both in and outside the paddock. F1 insi