The 2024 Formula 1 season has just ended, but eyes are less on next season and more on 2026, when big changes will be made.
Since the last World Council held in Rwanda, FIAthrough his social channels, shared one series of imagesreal life renderings showing How single-seater Formula 1 cars will change in 2026.
We know this well: from 2026 Formula 1 will introduce many new features, and a few months ago we spoke about the main provisions of the new regulations. So, thanks to the new renderings, we can get an idea of what the new single-seaters we’ll see on the grid will look like. Previously, in June, some images of the new single-seaters were already published, but now they have been updated. An evolution resulting from collaboration between the FIA and Formula 1 teams. The goal was to revise some of the aerodynamic details in order, among other things, to achieve greater downforce.
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Let’s look at some of the most important news. First fears wings and muzzle. In fact, there is another interpretation: the snout appears to be raised through two supporting fins. This is a solution that improves the air flow rate under the body to optimize floor efficiency.
There is also news for the front wing, which will be able to rely on a movable flap, characterized by a more arched design and a longer chord. The outer part of the side bulkhead has also been redesigned, which will create a new channel for diverting flows. Also new is the three-piece rear wing, which has a slightly swept-back leading edge and a second chord element that provides greater adjustability.
On new single-seaters in 2026 flat bottom has undergone a redesign. Larger, it has 5 flow switches on the leading edge. In addition, we find a new longer and taller speaker. There are also new parts for the ogival radiator neck, and on the new 2026 single-seaters the wheel cap disappears to make way for a fan of sorts.
The concept provides a reference base of sorts, a starting point for the teams that will begin developing their new single-seaters in the coming months.
Source: HD Motori
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