As Formula 1 steps into a new era with new rules, cars, engines and the addition of an 11th team, BBC Sport breaks down the changes for 2026.

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The first races under Formula 1’s new regulations delivered exactly what the sport’s rule-makers had hoped for: more overtaking. At the recent Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne, passes on track nearly tripled compared with the previous year. At the Chinese Grand Prix over the weekend the increase was less extreme, but still noticeable.

The 2026 Formula 1 season starts this weekend, and Apple TV is now the sport’s US streaming home. Here are all the details on what to expect.

For over a year, the new Cadillac Formula 1 team has had a countdown clock in its headquarters at Silverstone, England, clicking down to the Australian Grand Prix, the opening round of 2026. Last weekend, in Melbourne, the clock had been relocated to its pit garage.

In 2026, DRS will be known as Active Aero and can be deployed at any time regardless of distances between cars. Straight Mode will lower the rear wing flap like DRS to gain a boost in a straight line, while Corner Mode will mean front and rear wing flaps will close to increase downforce and improve grip in corners.

The 2026 Formula One season fires up in Melbourne on March 8 with the Australian Grand Prix. The following looks at what has changed in a new era for the sport:

Formula One is going to have an unexpected (and unwelcome) month off in April due to the ongoing war in the Middle East.

Formula 1 has always been a contest between engineers as much as drivers. The cars may be piloted by elite athletes, but the real battles often begin months before the lights