The FIA plans to reduce downforce levels in 2027.

      The FIA, along with the Formula 1 teams, will discuss measures to reduce the level of downforce on cars starting in 2027 to improve energy management efficiency. An analysis conducted after the first races of the season showed that the new generation cars were faster in corners than expected, negatively impacting energy recovery. The FIA wants to reduce the speed of cars in corners and is proposing three options for downforce reduction – by 20, 30, or 50 points. The changes will affect the design of the front wing, floor, and the front part of the sidepods. Such regulatory changes require team approval, but the FIA can implement changes independently if justified by safety improvements. The federation has this option since it is believed that higher cornering speeds than calculated can negatively affect the tires due to excessive loads. Reducing downforce in 2027 could become a working tool to improve the situation with energy accumulation and consumption, as a fundamental change in the power unit design is not possible until 2028 due to manufacturers not being able to implement them in time for the next season. The FIA is also considering another potential change in car design for the next season related to an element at the front of the floor called a bib, which is mandated by the regulations. A preliminary assessment of the 2026 cars conducted by the FIA showed that this design element protrudes significantly forward and can pose a danger to drivers during collisions when one car ends up on top of another. The FIA will discuss this topic with the teams soon.