'We don't want a chess game' - FIA responds to claims F1’s 2026 cars are too complex

F1: FIA determined to ensure 2026 rules don't create an F1 'chess game'

Amidst fears that rules overhaul will lead to drivers facing a higher workload instead of simply racing, the FIA insists this is not the case. Following simulator tests a number of drivers, including Max Verstappen, Charles Leclerc and Alex Albon,... More »

'We don't want a chess game' - FIA responds to claims F1’s 2026 cars are too complex

The FIA dubbed complaints about the 2026 F1 cars “premature”, adding that it is seeking a balance between speed and strategy in the series

Will F1 get too complex in 2026? FIA responds to driver concerns after simulator runs

Nikolas Tombazis calls some of the complaints about the 2026 rules “premature.” The FIA is seeking a balance: F1 must not become a game of chess, but shouldn’t be too simple either. Do smart drivers have an advantage?