How teams have responded to the new regulations

F1 is entering a new regulatory era in 2026, and initial design features are already surfacing. Technical expert Mark Hughes highlights that with the first official images of Red Bull's RB22, Racing Bulls' VCARB O3, and Haas' VF-26, coupled with footage of Cadillac's shakedown, we are witnessing how teams are interpreting the sweeping changes. This marks one of the most significant chassis regulation revamps ever, coinciding with a fundamental overhaul of power unit regulations. These two major developments are deeply interconnected, shaping the future of Formula 1 car design and performance.