Chassis: single-seat open-cockpit monocoque with halo cockpit protection device; Minimum weight (car + driver, no fuel): 768 kg for 2026 (down from 798 kg); Maximum dimensions: 1900 mm wide (down from 2000 mm), 3400 mm wheelbase (down from 3600 mm), 950 mm overall height
Why people argue about this
People often assume that reducing chassis weight from 798 kg to 768 kg in F1 for 2026 will solely increase car speed, but actually, it's about optimizing aerodynamics and fuel efficiency within new sustainability mandates, leading to a more balanced approach to performance.
