Don’t expect surprises: FIA’s Tombazis cools hype over F1 changes

As Formula 1 circus prepares to resume its season in Miami next week, FIA single-seater director Nikolas Tombazis has moved to temper expectations following a series of adjustments to the sport’s 2026 technical regulation. Despite the “widely-criticised” nature of the initial 2026 blueprints, the FIA’s updates – largely focused on enhancing the qualifying spectacle and mitigating high-speed closing risks – are being framed as an evolution rather than a revolution. For fans hoping for a total reshuffle of the deck before the cars hit the track in Miami, Tombazis suggests a more measured outlook. A familiar picture on track While…