Formula 1 agrees to engine design change after criticism
Summary
Formula 1 has agreed to change the design of its engines in two steps to respond to driver complaints about this year's power split between traditional and electric power. The plan will increase the power from the internal combustion engine while reducing electrical power between 2027 and 2028 to make qualifying more exciting and less about energy management.Key Facts
- This year’s new rule had a 50-50 power split between internal combustion and electric engines.
- Drivers said this split made qualifying less challenging and less “flat-out” (full speed).
- The new agreement will shift the split to 58-42 in favor of internal combustion engines in 2027, and 60-40 in 2028.
- Power from the internal combustion engine will grow from 400kW in 2026 to 450kW in 2028.
- Electric engine power will drop from 350kW in 2026 to 300kW in 2027 and beyond.
- Energy recovery rates for the electric system will increase, helping teams regain energy faster.
- The FIA will allow some engine manufacturers performance upgrades if their engines lag more than 2% behind the best-performing engine.
- Red Bull reportedly has the most powerful engine; Mercedes, Ferrari, Audi, and Honda have upgrade allowances based on their engine performance.
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