MPH: F1 prunes its rules

Don't pretend it solves the real issues  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ View in browser View in browser ARTICLES MAGAZINE SHOP DATABASE SHOP FORMULA 1 MPH: F1's 2026 rules get pruned but there's still a forest of fake plastic trees Mark Hughes F1 has trimmed its 2026 regulations ahead of Miami. Mark Hughes points out that these minor changes don't address the real issues — and pretending otherwise helps no-one.         Okay, we now have a specified series of tweaks to the F1 technical regulations, taking effect from the next grand prix (Miami), designed to address the many criticisms of the new formula arising in the first three races. We can run through them briefly here, but let’s not let them distract us from seeing the whole forest. These changes are not even the trees, merely a few branches which have been pruned back. READ MORE F1 Matt Bishop The quietly brilliant Michele Alboreto is fading into F1 history. He deserves more respect On the 25th anniversary of Michele Alboreto's death, Matt Bishop makes a case for the former Ferrari F1 driver and Le Mans winner as one of racing's most unjustly forgotten talents READ MORE F1 Matt Bishop The quietly brilliant Michele Alboreto is fading into F1 history. He deserves more respect On the 25th anniversary of Michele Alboreto's death, Matt Bishop makes a case for the former Ferrari F1 driver and Le Mans winner as one of racing's most unjustly forgotten talents READ MORE F1 Pablo Elizalde Why F1's fixation on overtaking is flawed Formula 1 has seen a big increase in overtaking under the 2026 rules. But is that reason for celebration? READ MORE HISTORIC RACING Dominic Tobin Jenson Button: his thrilling battles at the Goodwood Members' Meeting Jenson Button sprinted between practice sessions, demonstration runs and races at the 2026 Goodwood Members' Meeting — and his battles were only just starting as he provided thrilling entertainment throughout the weekend READ MORE HISTORIC RACING Dominic Tobin Jenson Button: his thrilling battles at the Goodwood Members' Meeting Jenson Button sprinted between practice sessions, demonstration runs and races at the 2026 Goodwood Members' Meeting — and his battles were only just starting as he provided thrilling entertainment throughout the weekend READ MORE Motor Sport Branded Explore our best-selling products, specially selected for Motor Sport enthusiasts like you. Racing Green Motor Sport Binder BUY NOW 2026 Diary Motor Sport BUY NOW Coasters Motor Sport BUY NOW Le Mans Winners' Cars Motor Sport Poster BUY NOW Flask Bottle Motor Sport BUY NOW Laptop Bag Motor Sport BUY NOW Update your content preferences UPDATE NOW Connect with us We now accept © 2025 Motor Sport Magazine, All rights reserved. Motor Sport Magazine, 18-20 Rosemont Road, London, NW3 6NE. © 2025 Motor Sport Magazine, All rights reserved. Motor Sport Magazine,  18-20 Rosemont Road, London, NW3 6NE. Unsubscribe  |  Privacy Policy