Autobayng News Team
The FIA has announced an agreement to increase the power of Formula 1’s combustion engines over the next two years.
By 2028, F1 power unit will generate 60% of their energy from the combustion engines and 40% from their electrical systems, compared to the current 50-50 split.
F1 will begin transitioning towards the change next year by increasing the maximum fuel flow rate by 5%. Teams will also be permitted a small increase in MGU-K harvesting power, which will rise from 350kW to 375kW, giving a power split approximately 58-42 next year.
In 2028, the fuel flow rate will rise by 13% compared to this year. Maximum harvesting power will also rise again, to 400kW, which the FIA predicts will yield the desired split of 60-40.
The plans have been agreed by the FIA, Formula One Management and the teams. It follows criticism of the new power units introduced this year, which are incapable of running at maximum power for a full lap on many circuits, leading to the widely criticised ‘super-clipping’ during qualifying laps.
Some drivers have also strongly criticised the nature of the racing with the new cars, where differences in power deployment and the new ‘Overtake Mode’ have led to drivers repeatedly changing positions. However the FIA indicated it regards the current state of racing positively and does not intend the new rules to change it.
“The proposed changes are intended to address issues related to energy management and fuel energy flow characteristics and make qualifying more flat-out while not impacting the positive and exciting racing generated by the new regulations,” it said in a statement.
The negative reaction to F1’s 2026 regulations already prompted the FIA to make a series of changes after the third round of the season. The ’50-50′ power split was a key feature of the new regulations which the series heavily promoted before the new engines were introduced.
The plans to change them will go before the FIA World Motor Sport Council for approval on June 23rd.
This article will be updated.
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