Alpine convinced 2026 F1 regulations would make for “good cars and good sport”

Alpine boss Bruno Famin was optimistic about the prospects of the 2026 F1 cars.

Alpine convinced 2026 F1 regulations would make for “good cars and good sport”

Alpine's Pierre Gasly and Esteban Ocon at the Mexican GP (image via IMAGO)

Formula 1 will have a major shake-up in 2026. The sport will introduce brand new power units along with new regulations for the chassis. F1 has been looking to enhance on-track action and create more exciting racing for fans. Now, Alpine Interim Team Principal Bruno Famin has affirmed his faith in the chassis rules for 2026.

The technical rules for the 2026 cars are yet to be finalized with only power units having a complete set of regulations so far. Nevertheless, Famin insisted that the sport and the teams would ensure that the new cars would deliver exciting racing. The 2022 ground-effect rules were a step in bringing more on-track action in F1.

I’m convinced that we will find a way with the chassis technical regulation to make good cars, good sport.
Bruno Famin told Autosport

However, there have been rising concerns in the paddock regarding the power units for 2026. Many suspect that the new rules rely heavily on electrical components. Famin admitted that teams and the FIA would be discussing the final set of rules in the coming months including the area of energy management. Although there seems to be no rush for now.

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We are all working – Formula 1, the FIA, the teams, the PU manufacturers – to find the right final regulation for the cars. I think the energy management, we can still work on that in the coming months. There is no hurry.

Bruno Famin admits changing 2026 power unit regulations would not be acceptable

The 2026 F1 power unit rules have attracted the likes of Audi and Ford to the sport. Moreover, Honda recommitted to Formula 1 courtesy of these regulations. The Alpine boss pointed out that manufacturers have been working around the clock for the new power units since the rules were set in stone last year.

Bruno Famin
Bruno Famin (image via Autosport)

As such, all manufacturers including Alpine have likely made decisions on important aspects of the power units. Bruno Famin reckoned that it would be unacceptable to make any major changes in this regard. Power unit suppliers might lose out on substantial progress and monetary investment if a change in the rules in implemented.

The PU technical regulation has been officialised quite a long time ago, one and a half year ago almost, all the PU manufacturers are working hard... Changing now won’t be a good thing. It’s not acceptable, clearly.

Certainly, the 2026 F1 regulations are going to be the biggest shake-up in recent times. The sport would enter a new era with new names joining the grid. As such Formula 1 would be looking to have the best platform for racing with the new rules. However, it remains to be seen how things pan out for the next rule change in F1.

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