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Formula One agrees to engine changes from next season after widespread criticism
Fast-tracked redesign will reduce electrical energy use
TL;DR
- Formula One will change engine regulations for the 2027 season.
- The changes are a response to driver unhappiness with current engine performance.
- The new regulations will shift the power split from nearly 50-50 between internal combustion engine (ICE) and electrical energy to approximately 60-40 in favor of ICE.
- This will involve increasing fuel flow to the ICE and reducing the hybrid unit's power output.
- The goal is to enable drivers to race 'flat-out' without constant energy management, addressing issues like counterintuitive driving and safety concerns.
- Prominent drivers like Max Verstappen and Lando Norris had voiced strong criticism of the current engine regulations.
- The changes require additional work on engines and chassis, necessitating a swift agreement among stakeholders.
- The proposed changes will undergo detailed evaluation before seeking formal approval from various F1 governing bodies.