Off the Clock: Formula 1's new formula

In this episode of The Sports Engineering Podcast, we break down Formula One’s huge 2026 rule changes and what they could mean for the future of racing. We cover their 50/50 split between electric and combustion power, lighter chassis, new overtaking systems, sustainable fuels, and major manufacturers like Ford Motor Company, Audi, Honda and Cadillac entering the sport. Why Formula One is undergoing one of its biggest engineering overhauls in decades. Will these changes make racing more tactical, more sustainable, and more competitive or are fans right to be nervous?