The FIA doesn't expect any one team to dominate for long.

      Switching to a new set of regulations always changes the balance of power. Nicholas Tombazis, the FIA's director of single-seater racing, believes that this time there will be no years-long dominance by one team, and that over time results will become even tighter than before.

      Nicholas Tombazis: "I expect that at the initial stage the main factor will be the efficiency of the internal combustion engine. New manufacturers have entered the championship, the regulations have changed — and for a while that will be the key factor. But we believe that the procedures we have proposed will gradually reduce the gap.

      Yes, probably at the start of 2026 the difference between power units from different manufacturers will be greater than in 2025, but over time it will become even smaller than before. There are also other factors — aerodynamic efficiency, downforce levels — that will have an impact.

      I believe that interest in racing is not determined by the gap between the fastest and the slowest car. If one or two teams run into problems at first, that will not affect the spectacle of the competition, which depends more on the speed differential among the top teams, those fighting for points and victories. And I think the battle between them will remain close."