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F1 Explains: new rules + new words for 2026

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🗓️ 27 February 2026

⏱️ 34 minutes

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Summary

Boost your knowledge ahead of the 2026 Formula 1 season. Christian Hewgill and F1 Correspondent + Presenter Lawrence Barretto run through the key terms and new rules of the sport's new era.

Plus we answer your questions on how drivers will recharge their brand new batteries, how the arrival of Cadillac will change qualifying and the new advanced sustainable fuel powering the new cars.

We want your questions about how Formula 1 works! Email F1Explains@F1.com

F1 Explains and F1 Nation have teamed up for 2026. Subscribe to this feed for race previews and reviews every Monday with Tom Clarkson and guests.

And check out the new season of F1 Beyond The Grid. New episodes start Wednesday 4th of March with Carlos Sainz

Transcript

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0:00.0

It is without doubt the greatest sport in the world.

0:05.0

Lando Norris is the Formula One world champion.

0:10.0

Oh, he hits him! Kimi Antonelli into the side of Charlerclair!

0:18.0

And must have a step on the roars around. Don't take the lead in spectacular fashion.

0:24.3

But let's face it, there's a lot going on, especially this year.

0:29.5

I think this change is yet to become the biggest.

0:32.9

I mean, everything changes.

0:34.6

There's so much to adapt to.

0:35.9

We have no reference.

0:37.2

But I've seen the simulator, it is more work. It's more management for adapt to. We have no reference. But I've seen the simulator,

0:38.2

it is more work. It's more management for the driver. The wine side is really exciting. For the

0:42.3

other side is like, oh my God, hopefully we'll get this right. Yeah. It's Formula One's biggest set

0:51.1

of rule changes ever. We've got new engines, new cars, new regulations.

0:55.9

We know you've got questions, so this is the place to get answers.

0:59.5

Hi Christian, it's Catherine from Pennsylvania. I have a question for you. What happens in an

1:04.8

F1 garage during a race? The moments before a pit stop, that's what we're witnessing right now,

1:10.5

are so important. A couple of laps before the pit stop, we normally get a standby call and basically that's when you get ready. Alex, Alex. You might as well come in, Alex. I use James's office for his toilet. To be really clear, you don't use my office, you use the toilet of my office. I need the toilet. That's really important to get that clear on camera.

1:30.3

I'll see you in about 10 minutes.

1:34.3

This is F1 Explains, the official F1 podcast devoted to answering your questions about our favourite sports.

1:41.3

No matter how big or small, we'll get to the bottom of it,

1:45.8

with the help of some of the biggest names in the sport, and some you don't usually get to hear from,

1:51.7

or direct from the paddock.

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