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FIA approves rule change to permit 2026 testing with ‘mule cars’

©FIA Michael Delaney 02/08/2024 at 10:4302/08/2024 at 11:15 Formula 1 teams have been given a green light to accelerate their preparations for the sport’s 2026 technical revolution, with the FIA approving a pivotal rule change permitting the use of ‘mule cars’ for ten days of testing this year. In Formula 1, a mule car is essentially a modified chassis adapted for testing purposes. These cars are extensively modified to mimic future regulation changes, which means they can significantly differ from their original specifications. The relaxed rules for mule cars just decided by the FIA’s World Motor Sport Council enable teams to implement various updates, offering a valuable...
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