F1's new 2026 cars - what you need to know

We have our first proper look at one of F1’s biggest ever overhauls, with images and key information about the championship’s new era looming in 2026.

The first official images of the next generation of cars have been revealed by the FIA, along with a load of new information of what they will and won’t feature, which all adds up to what FIA single-seater director Nikolas Tombazis calls a “moderate revolution”.

00:00 F1's big 2026 reveal
02:07 55% less drag, 30% less downforce
05:48 No DRS
08:20 'Z-mode' and 'X-mode'
10:32 A non-hybrid future?

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[AXLR]

The front wing isn't bizarre at all. We had similar design in 2006 and the cars were stunning

[jackechan]

I was convinced there would be a rear bumper for Anti-Stroll.

[samueldorrington]

A V8 engine with an alternative fuel that will be less reliable is 100% something the fans would support.

[antitopia]

The FIA needs to realize that WE WANT OVERTAKES ANYWHERE BUT THE MAIN STRAIGHT

[colinfurze]

Time will tell but i wish they would leave the rules alone for longer as as happened so many times in the past the grid converges then bang its spread out again, an extra 2 years on each reg set would be great (unless theres some massive flaw in them lol)

[gratefuldude]

“Lighter, and more agile”. But I bet they still won’t be able to race each other around Monaco.

[guitarsimon]

Can we get a shout-out for The Race's superlative graphics? They really help illustrate every point in an understandable but informative way, and they always pop visually!

[hunterdanton]

Ugh its gonna be less about thoughtful attacks and more about managing energy

[wedge_one]

these cars need to get even smaller.
z and x mode are terrible names.

[AKKI]

The aero feels good... Much zlower than before...
Amazing

[metrichotrods]

Andretti is just going to reveal their car at this point. They already built a facility. Wouldnt be surprised if they line up at the season opener without permission too. Gonna be amazing.

[waitingforacentury]

The nice thing about DRS is that you can actually see it work in the car. With the electric 'boost' they need to add a graphic or something.

[SpikeP]

So the engine and recovery systems will depict who wins then.
Another dominance to look forward too...

[raytrevor]

A bit odd that the stepping stone to lighter, non hybrid, sustainable fuel, powerplants is - doubling down on hybrids with much heavier batteries.

[wardfrak]

It’s a shame that the wheels are still 18” and not 16” as it was originally set to be 😢

[defaultuser]

V10 = goosebumps.

Hybrids = no goosebumps.

[AtreusMobile]

Should've went the 2007-2008 car route, saves weight, gives us V8, Perfect for Halo and Safety Cells, just change the downforce aspect to their liking.
Only thing I like is the Low Drag mode

[sandalphoncpu]

Shame the FIA didn’t allow freedom for battery development. Batteries are one of the key reasons the cars are so heavy today. Either way I’m not hopeful about the 2026 rules at all

[mr_camper]

Good vid, easy to understand descriptions letting me decide where I want to do more research.

[JetfireWithy]

So instead of DRS their going for low drag system Z & X . Which in essence with moving parts is active dual DRS system.