The FIA will enforce its sporting regulations more strictly in Formula E’s Gen4 era to curb colluding teams from manipulating race outcomes.
FIA Tightens Rules Against Team Collusion
The newly released General Provisions for 2026‑27 embed a clause in Appendix M that declares any concerted instruction or agreement between rivals under the same manufacturer that interferes with race action or aims to influence results is prohibited.
Violation triggers disciplinary actions or sporting penalties, underscoring the governing body’s intent to erase any artificial advantage in the competition.
London Finale Highlights the Issue
Last weekend’s London final showcased the problems the FIA seeks to address, when Dan Ticktum of Cupra Kiro deliberately slowed in qualifying to help Porsche‑factory driver Pascal Wehrlein reach the last‑man duel.
The incident drew fire from motorsport insiders and amplified calls for stricter enforcement.
Limits on Manufacturer Instruction
Teams can still order intra‑team assistance, so an inside‑team strategy that is fair on track remains allowed.
However, any overt coordination across separate teams—no matter the manufacturer link—is forbidden, eliminating scenarios where works and works‑independent teams artificially shape races.
Enforcement Mechanisms
FIA will marshal several verification tools, starting with directly transcribed radio communications between drivers and teams.
Subsequent on‑track actions will serve as primary evidence for determining potential manipulation.
With Gen4’s arrival, the FIA’s firm stance on preventing cross‑team manipulation signals a new era of cleaner, more unpredictable racing, a move that will likely raise competitive stakes in next season’s championship battles.
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