Drivers expressed concerns over the dangers caused by high closing speeds between cars, as illustrated by Oliver Bearman\u2019s<\/a> crash at Suzuka. Many have also warned the challenge of qualifying has lessened because the cars are forced to slow before high-speed corners. The quality of the racing remains a divisive subject, with some revelling in the frequency of overtaking moves and others deriding what they call \u201cyo-yo racing\u201d.<\/p>\n The outcome of today\u2019s meeting will be put to an electronic vote of the FIA World Motor Sports Council for introduction to F1. But Permane pointed out F1 will have little opportunity to evaluate them in practice sessions as the next two rounds of the championship, in Miami and Canada, are both sprint events.<\/p>\n The Bahrain and Saudi Arabian grands prix, which were due to take place on the previous two weekends, were to be regular race events with three practice sessions instead of the single one used at sprint rounds. F1 has not arranged replacement rounds or scheduled additional track time ahead of its return to racing in Miami next week.<\/p>\n \u201cIt may well be that we try some of the [changes] that are, let\u2019s say, a little bit simpler and less risky [are introduced] in Miami, and then we try some more in Montreal, and then of course we go to Monaco where it\u2019s almost impossible to test anything. So Barcelona might be the first time when we try some of the more, let\u2019s say, challenging ones.\u201d<\/p>\n Advert | Become a RaceFans supporter and go ad-free<\/a><\/p>\n Some F1 drivers have been particularly vocal on the issue of safety after Bearman\u2019s crash. FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem said they had \u201cprovided invaluable input\u201d to the discussions.<\/p>\n \u201cThe drivers provided invaluable input on adjustments which they feel should be made, particularly in the areas of energy management to ensure safe, fair and competitive racing.<\/p>\n \u201cThe FIA has also held a series of meetings over the past few weeks with technical representatives from the teams, power unit manufacturers, and FOM to discuss proposed changes. Safety and the best interests of the sport are the main focus of these discussions.\u201d<\/p>\n F1 activity after the Japanese Grand Prix<\/p>\n April 5th: No event Full schedule: 2026 F1 calendar<\/a><\/p>\n Miss nothing from RaceFans<\/p>\n Get a daily email with all our latest stories – and nothing else. No marketing, no ads. Sign up here:<\/p>\n Advert | Become a RaceFans supporter and go ad-free<\/a><\/p>\n Formula 1![\"Max](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/racefansdotnet-24-04-13-23-20-51-1-SI202603290418-1-470x313.jpg\")
<\/a>Feature: Verstappen loathes F1\u2019s new generation of cars \u2013 but what do his rivals reckon?<\/a>He suggested F1\u2019s planned changes may have to be introduced over multiple rounds. \u201cThere\u2019s many suggestions that have been put forward,\u201d he told Racer<\/a>. \u201cI think that we have a particularly tough time with Miami being a sprint [event] because there\u2019s really little time to test anything.\u201d<\/p>\n![\"David](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/racefansdotnet-catalunya-chicane-1994-470x353.jpg\")
<\/a>Poll: Should F1 change tracks or racing guidelines to tackle dangers in 2026 rules?<\/a>\u201cThere has been constructive and collaborative discussion between the FIA and the Formula 1 drivers ahead of tomorrow\u2019s CEOs and team principals meeting to discuss potential changes to the 2026 regulations,\u201d he said in a social media post on Sunday<\/a>.<\/p>\n
April 12th: No event
April 19th: No event
April 21st: No event
May 3rd: Miami Grand Prix (sprint event)
May 10th: No event
May 17th: No event
May 24th: Canadian Grand Prix (sprint event)
May 31st: No event
June 7th: Monaco Grand Prix (traditional event)
June 14th: Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix (traditional event)<\/p>\n
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