FIA issue statements on commission and power unit meetings

The F1 Commission and Power Unit Advisory Committee recently convened in Bahrain, addressing crucial developments for the sport. Key refinements to the 2026 F1 regulations were agreed upon, now awaiting World Motor Sport Council approval. Drivers provided positive feedback on the reduced weight and smaller dimensions of the future cars, noting improved ride quality and acceleration. While further evaluation on energy management is ongoing, no immediate major regulatory changes were deemed necessary. Discussions also touched upon race start procedure updates and the potential increase of Sprint events to 12. Additionally, a new methodology for assessing power unit compression ratios under operating conditions was proposed, pending manufacturer approval.