FIA targets reported 80kg cut for future F1 cars

Autosport and Motorsport.com reported the FIA is aiming to cut another 80kg from future F1 cars, beyond the smaller and lighter 2026 rules package.

Autosport and Motorsport.com reported that the FIA is targeting a further 80kg reduction for future Formula 1 cars in a later rules cycle. The change has not been confirmed in the supplied material, so it remains a reported plan rather than an official regulation update.

Both outlets said the push follows the FIA's earlier focus on a lighter, smaller car concept when the 2026 rules were introduced. According to those reports, the intended reduction for 2026 has been limited in practice, even with a shorter overall package.

The reports said one confirmed design change for 2026 is a wheelbase that is 20cm shorter. Against that backdrop, the FIA is now said to be discussing a much bigger weight cut for future cars, although no formal rule text or timeline was included in the supplied sources.