# Sainz questions F1 rules

> Sainz asks who decided F1's complicated rules were best.
- Title: Sainz questions F1 rules · RaceFans | Shortify
- Summary: Sainz asks who decided F1's complicated rules were best. Carlos Sainz Jr questions who five years ago set F1's rules that now delay races.
- Keywords: carlos sainz jr, formula 1, fia, f1 regulations, formation laps, mohammed ben sulayem, sports, cars, Sainz, questions, rules, RaceFans
- Source: RaceFans — https://racefans.net/2026/10/05/spotlight-who-decided-these-rules-were-best-for-f1-asks-sainz
- Published: 2026-10-04T23:01:22+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: carlos sainz jr, formula 1, fia, f1 regulations, formation laps, mohammed ben sulayem, sports, cars
## Formation laps delay race
Yesterdays formation laps delayed the race start by almost an hour.
## Sainz questions f1 rules
Carlos Sainz Jr said f1 needs to reexamine rules that are too complicated for drivers and teams.
## Sainz's rule criticism
Sainz asked who five years ago decided f1's rules were best for the sport.
## Sainz on rule complexity
Sainz said f1 rules are too complicated for drivers, teams, power units and manufacturers.
## F1 rule timeline
F1 confirmed engine regulations in 2022 with major changes agreed before then.
## Ben Sulayem presidency
Mohammed Ben Sulayem became fia president in december 2021 and ended term limits.
## Key takeaway

Carlos Sainz Jr questions who five years ago set F1's rules that now delay races.