Overview
- In interviews published Wednesday, Stefano Domenicali said F1, the FIA, teams and engine suppliers are holding meetings this week and next to table limited fixes for possible use at the Miami Grand Prix.
- The new rules’ heavy battery use — a near 50/50 split between electric and combustion power with active aero — has boosted overtakes but forced lift‑and‑coast in qualifying and created risky speed gaps, highlighted by Oliver Bearman’s high‑G crash at Suzuka.
- Max Verstappen remains the loudest critic and has floated walking away, yet Domenicali said the champion is offering suggestions in talks and warned that his public words carry outsized influence.
- F1 points to strong early data as it weighs tweaks, saying the first three races sold out and TV viewership in key markets is up about 25% year over year.
- Any near‑term changes are expected to target energy deployment and qualifying through software and sporting rules, preserving manufacturer investments tied to the 2026 shift that drew Audi, Ford, GM and a returning Honda.