F1 reinstates wet-weather boost mode as FIA updates regulations
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 11:21 AM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
Formula 1 will partially restore Boost Mode for wet conditions during the 2026 season, following a decision by the FIA's World Motor Sport Council. The FIA had previously banned the use of Boost Mode in wet conditions due to safety concerns raised by drivers about increased torque. This change reflects ongoing adjustments in response to safety feedback. The FIA's updated regulations aim to enhance driver safety while allowing for a degree of performance increase in challenging weather.
- •FIA ratifies regulation changes on June 23, 2026.
- •Boost Mode reinstated for wet conditions only this season.
- •Earlier ban enacted due to driver safety feedback.
- •2026 cars are already under scrutiny for safety and performance.
- 11:21 AMAutosport — F1 tweaks wet-weather boost mode as FIA ratifies rule changes
- 11:17 AMMotorsport.com — F1 revisits wet-weather boost mode as FIA ratifies rule changes
"Formula 1 will partially restore Boost Mode in wet conditions for the remainder of the 2026 season for safety reasons, as the FIA's World Motor Sport Council ratifies a raft of regulation changes. Earlier this year, the FIA had banned drivers from using Boost Mode in wet conditions following driver feedback that the huge increase in torque would present a safety risk, with the 2026 cars already ...Keep reading
"Formula 1 will partially restore Boost Mode for the remainder of the 2026 season in wet conditions for safety reasons, as the FIA's World Motor Sport Council ratifies a raft of regulation changes. Earlier this year, the FIA had banned drivers from using Boost Mode in wet conditions following driver feedback that the huge increase in torque would present a safety risk, with the 2026 cars ...Keep reading
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External links- AutosportJun 23, 2026, 11:21 AMF1 tweaks wet-weather boost mode as FIA ratifies rule changes
Formula 1 will partially restore Boost Mode for the remainder of the 2026 season in wet conditions for safety reasons, as the FIA's World Motor Sport Council ratifies a raft of regulation changes. Earlier this year, the FIA had banned drivers from using Boost Mode in wet conditions following driver feedback that the huge increase in torque would present a safety risk, with the 2026 cars ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comJun 23, 2026, 11:17 AMF1 revisits wet-weather boost mode as FIA ratifies rule changes
Formula 1 will partially restore Boost Mode in wet conditions for the remainder of the 2026 season for safety reasons, as the FIA's World Motor Sport Council ratifies a raft of regulation changes. Earlier this year, the FIA had banned drivers from using Boost Mode in wet conditions following driver feedback that the huge increase in torque would present a safety risk, with the 2026 cars already ...Keep reading
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