Toto Wolff vows tweaks before Miami F1 race
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- Toto Wolff said the FIA‑F1 meeting on Monday will adopt a 'scalpel' approach to rule changes, aiming to finalize power‑unit adjustments today.
- Max Verstappen warned after the Japan Grand Prix that he is reconsidering his F1 future because of dissatisfaction with the new hybrid power‑unit’s energy‑management demands.
- George Russell highlighted two driver‑led priorities for the revisions: eliminating 'lift‑and‑coast' in qualifying and reducing closing‑speed gaps.
- Miami Grand Prix (May 1‑3) will be the first event where a lower limit on a performance parameter is removed, marking the first concrete rule change.
Why it matters: Teams gain clearer performance targets before the May 1‑3 Miami race, while drivers like Verstappen lose confidence in the current hybrid system; the precise rule tweaks will stabilize race‑time speeds and protect sponsor viewership revenue.
