Alex Albon explains why F1 drivers were "united" in FIA regulation talks

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Alex Albon has revealed that all 22 Formula 1 drivers were united in the discussions with the FIA and Formula One Management regarding the 2026 regulations.

The regulations were discussed during the impromptu five-week break between the Japanese and Miami Grands Prix, and as a result of those talks, tweaks have been introduced for this weekend's race at the Miami International Autodrome.

During an interview with Will Buxton on the Up To Speed podcast, Albon explained that the drivers were all in agreement with what needed to be changed.

"There's almost a buffer now between what was acceptable last year and what's acceptable this year," the Williams driver explained when asked if the general feeling among the drivers was that they need to respect each other more on track after Oliver Bearman's 50G crash during the Japanese Grand Prix.

"We like to race between millimetres, giving each other just enough space and playing with the rules of one car width. But at the moment, the closing speeds like you saw are so big that there has to be a bit of a buffer from the drivers, and as drivers, we understand that it's a mutual respect between all of us.

"We don't want it to be over-policed by the FIA, as drivers, we just want to respect each other first, if it is still not going the way we want it to and the inevitable driver still comes out in us, then maybe get it policed. But for now, let's see."

Alexander Albon, Williams