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F1 leaders agree 2027 and 2028 engine changes to placate Verstappen and co
Verstappen one of most outspoken critics of current rules
TL;DR
- Formula One leaders have agreed on engine changes for the 2027 and 2028 seasons.
- The changes aim to reduce driver reliance on energy management and increase focus on racing.
- The power split will incrementally change from 53-47 (ICE-electrical) to 58-42 in 2027 and 60-40 in 2028.
- Fuel flow will increase by 5% in 2027 and 13% in 2028.
- Maximum ICE output will increase from 400kW to 420kW in 2027 and 450kW in 2028.
- These changes are a compromise to appease drivers and manufacturers like Audi and Ferrari.
- The FIA will expedite the formal approval process, with proposals subject to approval by the world motorsport council in Macau on June 23rd.