Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko has revealed that the team has scrapped plans for implementing a second screen system in their Formula 1 cars due to concerns about the upcoming 2026 technical regulations. The Austrian, who plays a key role in Red Bull’s strategic decisions, cited the uncertainty surrounding the new rules as the primary reason for abandoning the technology project.
The revelation highlights the significant impact that Formula 1’s next major regulation overhaul is having on team development priorities. While Marko did not elaborate on the specific aspects of the 2026 rules that influenced this decision, teams across the grid are grappling with how to balance current performance investments against preparing for the substantial changes coming to power units and aerodynamics in two years’ time.
The second screen technology would have represented another step in the evolution of Formula 1’s driver interfaces, building on the existing steering wheel displays that have become increasingly sophisticated over recent seasons. However, with teams already beginning to shift resources toward 2026 development programs, projects deemed non-essential for the current regulation cycle are being reassessed or discontinued entirely.