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FIA’s shocking new F1 rule unveiled after 2025 qualifying chaos: will it change the game?

Harry Stone by Harry Stone
January 2, 2026
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FIA’s shocking new F1 rule unveiled after 2025 qualifying chaos: will it change the game?

FIA STRIKES BACK: NEW QUALIFYING RULES AFTER 2025 F1 RACE FIASCO!

In a move that has sent shockwaves through the Formula 1 community, the FIA has introduced a groundbreaking new regulation to address the controversy that erupted during the 2025 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix. The incident, which involved a dramatic red flag situation, has forced the governing body to act decisively to clarify its rules regarding lap times under red flag conditions.

The uproar began when rookie driver Ollie Bearman found himself in a precarious position during qualifying. After his final Q1 lap was astonishingly deleted—due to claims from race control that he failed to post a valid time before the red flag was waved, triggered by a crash involving Alpine driver Franco Colapinto—Bearman and his Haas team launched a fierce defense. They challenged the FIA’s ruling, insisting that their driver had crossed the timing line well before the red flag was displayed.

In a statement that echoed the frustrations of many, Haas demanded further clarification from the FIA, stating, “After discussions last night with the FIA, we have subsequently asked for further written clarification on the decision-making concerning Ollie Bearman’s final Q1 lap in order for us to review more comprehensively.” They also sought assurances that steps would be taken to prevent such contentious situations in the future, emphasizing the need for fairness in the sport.

Despite the uproar, the FIA stood firm, releasing data that seemingly supported their original ruling. They maintained that Bearman indeed did not record a valid lap time before the red flag came into effect, leaving the Haas driver to start the race from a disappointing 19th position. Bearman did not hold back in his criticism, expressing his disbelief: “We get the red light on our dash… that, for me, didn’t happen until quite a way after I crossed the line. Watching the outboard video, it was clear that there was no red flag displayed when I crossed the line. So, I believe it’s totally unfair to have [the lap] deleted.”

To prevent a repeat of this chaotic scenario, the FIA has now etched a new rule into the International Sporting Code. Effective for the 2026 season, this regulation explicitly states that any lap time recorded after the display of a red flag will be deemed invalid. The revised rule reads: “Where an automobile crosses the control line to complete a lap after the red flag has been displayed: (a) that lap time shall not be considered valid; (b) the moment of first display shall be determined by the official timekeeping system or, where this is not available or not synchronized, as jointly confirmed by the race director or clerk of the course and the chief timekeeper; (c) if a lap time is nevertheless recorded after the first display of the red flag, the stewards shall delete that lap time.” Importantly, this new provision will apply to all practice sessions, qualifying sessions, and races, marking a significant step towards greater clarity and fairness in the sport.

As the 2026 season approaches, teams and drivers alike will be closely watching how these new rules are implemented, hoping for a smoother and more straightforward qualifying experience. But with the shadows of the past still looming large, will this new rule be enough to restore faith in the FIA’s decision-making? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain: the stakes in Formula 1 have never been higher!

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