All 22 F1 Drivers Back 2026 Regulation Tweaks, Emphasise Mutual Respect – Albon

Alex Albon says all 22 drivers were on the same page during the five‑week break between Japan and Miami, when the FIA and Formula One Management reviewed the 2026 rulebook. Their unified feedback led to safety‑focused tweaks for the Miami International Autodrome, and underscored a growing demand for mutual respect on track.

Why it matters:

• A unified driver voice can shape regulations before they’re codified, improving safety and fairness.
• The buffer Albon calls for addresses the extreme closing speeds highlighted by Oliver Bearman's 50‑g crash.
• Involving drivers reduces friction between teams, manufacturers, and the governing bodies.

The details:

• Drivers “race between millimetres,” but current closing speeds demand a modest safety buffer.
• Albon stresses that drivers prefer self‑regulation; only if respect fails should the FIA step in.
• This was the first time all 22 drivers sat down together with the FIA and FOM on the 2026 regulations.
• Drivers framed themselves as “purists” offering non‑biased feedback, unlike manufacturers who have agendas.
• Miami’s rule tweaks – such as adjustments to DRS zones and tyre‑pressure limits – stemmed directly from those driver conversations.

What's next:

• Further driver‑FIA workshops are planned ahead of the 2026 season rollout.
• Ongoing input could shape future safety measures, including potential buffers at other circuits.
• If the collaborative model persists, we may see fewer “over‑policing” incidents and a smoother transition to the new technical regulations.