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The FIA has confirmed it has made changes to a controversial rule in the International Sporting Code (ISC). A fresh addition to the rules this year granted the governing body the power to hand drivers heavy fines, race bans or a loss of championship points if found guilty of violating the regulations. READ MORE: FIA reveal significant update to controversial rule change Christian Horner predicts 'colossal' problem caused by F1 rule change Red Bull boss Christian Horner believes F1 teams will have to spend a "colossal" sum of money to meet F1's new weight limit for the 2026 season. From next season, grand prix cars must weigh 724kg, plus the tyre mass, a reduction from the 800kg of the 2025-spec machines - a total loss of 76kg. READ MORE: Christian Horner predicts 'colossal' problem caused by F1 rule change Lando Norris dealt brutal 'collapsed' verdict in Oscar Piastri title fight Jacques Villeneuve believes the opposition to Oscar Piastri in the F1 title battle, namely Lando Norris, has "collapsed" around the Australian. The 1997 drivers' champion has claimed that whilst the 24-year-old has "stayed focused and cold", his McLaren team-mate is "stepping backwards" this year. READ MORE: Lando Norris dealt brutal 'collapsed' verdict in Oscar Piastri title fight Revealed: The genius solution behind McLaren's game-changing brake design As we previously explained in another article, McLaren has a decisive advantage over the rest of the F1 field when it comes to tyre management, and chiefly degradation. This is not just usually degradation, but also thermal deg, with Red Bull in particular raising doubts about the legality of the MCL39's inner brake drums, after obtaining thermal images allegedly showing cool spots deep within the complex cooling system of the drum. READ MORE: Revealed: The genius solution behind McLaren's game-changing brake design Kimi Antonelli rectifies misconception about Max Verstappen Kimi Antonelli has defended Max Verstappen, explaining that "people have the wrong idea" about the Red Bull driver. The Dutchman has proven a divisive figure during his decade in F1, but Antonelli insists he is a "very likeable guy" off the track. READ MORE: Kimi Antonelli rectifies misconception about Max Verstappen Adrian Newey pinpoints key area Aston Martin must strengthen F1 team Adrian Newey has pinpointed Aston Martin's aerodynamics department as a key area of the F1 team which needs to grow. Newey started as managing technical partner at the Silverstone squad earlier this year, and is currently working on producing a car for the all-new 2026 regulations, which feature major chassis changes as well as a power unit overhaul. READ MORE: Adrian Newey pinpoints key area Aston Martin must strengthen F1 team
