F1 bosses agree to engine design change for 2027
Summary
Formula 1 officials have agreed to change the engine design for the 2027 season. The new rules will increase the power from the internal combustion engine and reduce the electric power to make qualifying more challenging and allow drivers to drive more freely.Key Facts
- The change was agreed after complaints that the current power units make qualifying less challenging.
- The internal combustion engine power will increase by 50 kilowatts (67 horsepower).
- The electric power component will decrease by the same amount.
- The goal is to let drivers drive in a more traditional way during qualifying, without heavy energy management.
- The current system requires drivers to manage energy carefully, which slows the cars before corners.
- Formula 1 teams, the commercial rights holders, and the FIA all agreed on the plan.
- Technical groups will work out the final details with teams and engine makers.
- Drivers feel recent changes at the Miami race helped but still want more improvements.
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