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F1 to make changes to controversial engine rules for 2027 season
TL;DR
Formula 1 will modify its controversial engine regulations for the 2027 season, addressing issues with the current 50-50 power split between combustion and electrical sources. Changes follow criticism from drivers, including Max Verstappen, and recent tweaks made for the Miami Grand Prix.
Key points
- F1 to change engine regulations for the 2027 season
- Current rules feature a 50-50 power split between combustion and electric
- Criticism from drivers like Max Verstappen led to the changes
- Recent tweaks were made for the Miami Grand Prix
- Meeting involved F1, FIA, and team principals
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Formula 1 bosses intend to make changes to the engine regulations (Reuters)
Formula 1 bosses have agreed to make changes to the sport’s controversial engine rules for next season.
A 50-50 split between combustion and electrical power, which place an onus on drivers managing their battery, effectively slowing down on a qualifying lap, and ‘gimmicks’, such as a boost button to overtake, has faced criticism, led by four-time world champion Max Verstappen.
Tweaks were made to the regulations for last weekend’s Miami Grand Prix and, following a meeting on Friday between F1, its regulator, the FIA, and the grid’s 11 team principals, next year’s engine design is also set to be adapted.
The power from the Internal Combustion Engine will be increased by 50kw while the Energy Recovery System will be decreased by 50kw.
It is hoped the measures will eradicate the current requirement for drivers to recover energy by lifting off the throttle in qualifying, and make racing more “intuitive” for the sport’s stars.
A statement from the FIA read: “The conclusion from the deployment of modifications in Miami, designed to improve safety and reduce excessive harvesting, was that they resulted in improved competition and were a step in the right direction.
“Turning to the longer-term measures, there is unanimous commitment to introduce changes which further enhanced fair and safe competition, that were intuitive for drivers and teams and were in the best interests of the sport.
Q&A
What are the main changes to F1 engine regulations for 2027?
The main changes involve adjustments to the current 50-50 power split between combustion and electrical sources, aiming to improve driver performance and reduce reliance on gimmicks.
Why have F1's engine rules faced criticism from drivers?
Drivers, including Max Verstappen, have criticized the engine rules for slowing down qualifying laps and introducing gimmicks like a boost button, which detracts from racing authenticity.
What prompted the changes to the engine regulations in F1?
The changes were prompted by feedback from drivers and team principals during a meeting, as well as recent tweaks made for the Miami Grand Prix to address ongoing concerns.