F1 2026: FIA Extends Q3, Revamps Elimination, Scraps Monaco Two-Stop Rule
F1 2026: FIA Extends Q3, Revamps Elimination, Scraps Monaco Two-Stop Rule
- •FIA extends Q3 session from 12 to 13 minutes for F1 2026 season.
- •Qualifying elimination rules revised: 6 slowest drivers eliminated in Q1 and Q2 due to grid expansion to 22 cars.
- •Mandatory two-stop rule for Monaco Grand Prix scrapped after failing to deliver intended unpredictability.
- •FIA introduces updates to 2026 power unit regulations, reducing geometric compression ratio from 18:1 to 16:1.
- •Expanded testing at operating temperatures of around 130°C proposed for 2026 engine regulations to ensure compliance.
