Fernando Alonso doubts F1 rule changes will affect Miami Grand Prix racing
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Updated · ESPN · Apr 30
Fernando Alonso doubts F1 rule changes will affect Miami Grand Prix racing
13 articles · Updated · ESPN · Apr 30
Ahead of this weekend's race, Alonso said tweaks after the first three grands prix would not overcome power units rewarding slower cornering to save and recover energy.
The changes cut energy recovery on qualifying laps and raise the super-clipping limit to 350 kW from 250 kW, aiming to encourage flat-out laps and reduce high-speed collision risks.
The Miami weekend follows cancelled Bahrain and Saudi Arabian races, while separate FIA wet-weather measures ban Boost Mode and limit active aerodynamics after safety concerns and driver criticism.
Could banning Boost mode in the rain make wet-weather F1 races safer, or will it create new challenges for drivers and teams?
With the 2026 F1 cars' unpredictable handling and reduced grip, will these safety rules stifle exciting racing or prevent a major accident?