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sports19h ago

FIA bans Boost Mode for overtaking if rain affects the Miami Grand Prix, citing safety concerns.
The ban follows FIA regulatory changes to reduce Boost power to 150 kW in low-grip conditions for the Miami event.
FIA also adjusts regulation to limit torque and improve car control in low-grip conditions.
The updated rules include changes to the energy management and a new low power start detection system for starts.
FIA expanded the revised technical regulation in April, affecting ERS deployment and tyre strategies for wet conditions.
The changes aim to reduce power harvest and enhance safety during potentially disruptive weather at Miami.
FIA clarified tyre and grip adjustments, including higher tyre blanket temperatures to improve wet initial grip.
The Miami Grand Prix remains under threat from forecasts of thunderstorms, hardening the case for these regulatory tweaks.
PlanetF1 notes the ongoing coverage and expert commentary on allocations and future 2026 rules affecting Miami.

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sports11h ago

The FIA introduced wet-track power changes for low-grip conditions at the Miami GP, banning boost in the rain for safety reasons.
Experts say the combination of instant torque, narrower tires, and reduced downforce makes the rear end more nervous in wet conditions.
FIA officials say the rule evolution targets safety, qualifying, wheel-to-wheel closeness, and wet-weather driving.
Driver feedback and safety concerns prompted targeted measures for rain, including limiting full power in wet conditions.
In dry conditions, boost remains but is capped when torque is low; in the rain, boost is restricted to prevent large speed differentials.
The Miami weekend is the first test of these wet-track provisions amid forecasts of rain.
The article notes there have been no fully wet sessions in 2026 except one Barcelona test day with limited participation.
FIA notes the changes are an evolution, not a revolution, of the 2026 rules.
Nikolas Tombazis emphasizes safety and driver feedback in framing the new wet-track regulations.
FIA bars full wet boost to cut potential speed differentials and reduce overtake risks in rain.

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