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FIA adjusts regulations for Belgian GP amid track challenges

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 10:45 AM

Last updated Jul 17, 2026

FIA adjusts regulations for Belgian GP amid track challenges

Summary

The FIA has made a significant adjustment to energy harvesting limits for the upcoming Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps, addressing concerns raised by drivers about battery management issues under the new 2026 regulations. The adjustment lowers the per-lap energy harvest limit in qualifying from 8MJ to 7MJ, allowing drivers to push their cars without excessive coasting. Additionally, a new active aero activation zone will be introduced in Sector 1, enabling open wings at Eau Rouge for the first time in 14 years. These changes aim to enhance performance and excitement during the race weekend.

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By the Numbers

•FIA lowers energy harvest limit for qualifying to 7MJ.
•New active aero zone at Eau Rouge enhances car performance.
•Drivers had raised concerns about battery management at Spa.
•Adjustments aim to prevent cars from coasting excessively.
•Qualifying is set for this weekend amid new regulations.

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10:45 AMYahoo Sports — FIA Makes Season-First Change Amid Belgian GP Track Concerns

What they're saying

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Spa-Francorchamps is a beast of a track, but under the new 2026 regulations, its sheer physical size was threatening to turn Saturday’s qualifying session into a miserable exercise in battery management. If you’ve been listening to the drivers complain over…
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