F1’s 2026 rules haven’t even been made official yet, and already extensive changes are needed to address the biggest fears raised by teams. While most teams support the basic objectives to make the cars lighter, more nimble, improve racing, and balance a very different hybrid engine with completely different car downforce and drag levels, there are concerns that what’s been outlined is simply not achievable in their current form. Concerns Over Performance Profile The 2026 cars will have a dramatically different performance profile, targeting a 55% reduction in drag. F1 will abandon the drag reduction system (DRS) as we know…