F1 makes changes to address new engine rules concerns
Summary
Formula 1 has changed its engine rules to address driver concerns about the new power units used this season. These changes aim to let drivers push harder during qualifying laps and reduce dangerous speed differences between cars during races. Most adjustments will start at the Miami Grand Prix in early May.Key Facts
- New F1 engines use about half internal combustion and half electric power.
- Drivers complained these engines require too much energy management, limiting their driving skills.
- Max Verstappen said he might leave F1 because he is unhappy with the new cars.
- Changes include lowering allowed energy recharge during qualifying from 8MJ to 7MJ.
- The power recovered while driving full throttle without using the battery ("super-clipping") increases from 250kw to 350kw.
- More tracks will have even lower energy limits for qualifying, especially those with long straights and few corners.
- In races, the "boost" power mode will be capped at 150kw except in acceleration zones out of corners where full 350kw is allowed.
- Changes aim to reduce big speed differences between cars, improving safety especially after a crash in Japan linked to these disparities.
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