The FIA Just Changed F1’s Rules for Hungary — Everything Is Suddenly Different for Ferrari

The FIA Just Changed F1’s Rules for Hungary — Everything Is Suddenly Different for Ferrari The FIA’s circuit-specific energy rules for the 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix have completely changed the technical challenge facing Ferrari. With nine megajoules available in qualifying but only around 6.6 MJ recoverable without sacrificing lap time, outright electrical power may not decide the weekend. Ferrari arrives with its third-generation Macarena rear wing, a high-downforce floor and aerodynamic ideas influenced by Mercedes, Red Bull and McLaren. But will these upgrades help Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc exploit the Hungaroring—or expose the SF-26’s problems with traction, rear-tyre temperature and energy deployment? This video investigates the FIA parameters, Ferrari’s radical upgrade and why Mercedes may still hold a crucial advantage in Budapest. Subscribe for detailed Formula 1 news, technical analysis and investigative race coverage. Copyright Disclaimer: This video may contain copyrighted footage used for commentary, criticism, news reporting, education and analysis. Such use is intended to qualify as fair use under Section 107 of the United States Copyright Act. All footage, images and audio remain the property of their respective owners. No copyright infringement is intended. #F1 #Ferrari #HungarianGP #LewisHamilton #CharlesLeclerc #Formula1 #SF26 #F12026