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https://www.the-race.com/formula-1/f1-c ... gine-plan/Formula 1 chiefs will discuss with teams next week the idea of a significant change to the 2026 engine rules aimed at heading off fears about cars repeatedly running out of energy, The Race can reveal.
The idea would mean F1 moves away in races from the 50/50 power split between the internal combustion engine and battery that has been a core principle of the new regulations.
As work continues behind the scenes on the design of the all-new turbo hybrid power units, worries have been repeatedly aired about the possibility of them having a bad impact on the racing.
The biggest concern is that there will not be enough harvesting to allow for as much battery deployment as teams would like.
For some power-sensitive tracks such as Monza, there have been worries that cars could run out of energy halfway down the straight - providing not just a poor spectacle but huge frustrations for drivers too.
Efforts have been made by the FIA to tweak the rules and minimise the prospect of cars running out of energy too early, which includes what is known as a 'turn down ramp rate' that prevents teams burning all their energy too quickly coming out of a corner.
Instead, power can only be reduced gradually, which effectively forces teams to stretch their use of energy deployment further along a straight.
While some manufacturers believe the current regulations are enough to prevent problems at most tracks, not everyone is convinced - and the FIA has been conducting further analysis of the situation.
The Race has learned that, as part of a push to minimise the risk of problems in races, a proposal has been put forward for discussion at next week's F1 Commission meeting to introduce a major change to the regulations.
While the 50/50 power split between the ICE and battery will remain in place for qualifying, an idea has been tabled for a major shift for the races.
The proposal is that battery power deployment be reduced from the current 350kW down to 200kW for races. This will shift the ICE/battery power ratio from 50/50 to 64/36. The split is 85/15 in the current F1 regulations.
I would choose power over character any day. If anyone wants character and sound over power, be my guest. Just don't force it on everone. Formula 1 is the pinnacle of MOTORsport. Don't dumb it down. V8s belongs to vans..McLarenHonda wrote: ↑23 Apr 2025, 09:30Yeah they’re big and heavier but they’ve got exactly what formula 1 needs! Character and power!
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/ar ... qvk9vyly1oFormula 1 bosses have agreed in principle to a mechanism that would allow engine manufacturers facing a performance shortfall under next year's new rules to catch up.
But there was no agreement at a meeting of the F1 Commission on Thursday on a proposal to cut the amount of electrical energy permitted in races.
That had been tabled as a means of preventing cars running out of electrical deployment down the straights at certain circuits.
Both ideas will be discussed at future meetings of the F1 power-unit manufacturers.
If I'm not mistaken , every single team has a V8 in other programs except Red Bull which has a V10. But they're going with Ford who has V8s so V8 makes sense. They can make them higher revving and more powerful. I don't recall anyone having a problem with the V8'sMcLarenHonda wrote: ↑23 Apr 2025, 09:30They’re talking of going to a V8! No, just no!
The V8s were by far the worst engines of F1! Barely reaching 750hp, no torque, just small dimensions! If we’re going to ditch the V6T then let’s go to V10s (or V12s God)! Yeah they’re big and heavier but they’ve got exactly what formula 1 needs! Character and power!
Also I don’t exactly understand why some manufacturers are against the change! Since we’re ditching the MGU-H there’s really no difference between any engine format! It’s exactly the same like 2009-2013 but with more KERS power…
https://f1i.autojournal.fr/infos/inflat ... 1-en-2026/Nearly €300 a litre for F1 in 2026!
As F1 prepares to switch to sustainable fuels in 2026, teams are fearing soaring costs.
Formula 1 teams are preparing to face a spike in fuel costs in 2026, which one team headmaster has described as a ‘ridiculous escalation’. The reason: the introduction of new 100% sustainable fuels, the price of which could, according to some estimates, increase tenfold and exceed 300 dollars (270 euros) a litre.
Sustainable petrol...
As work progresses on the development of these fuels with a view to their introduction in two seasons' time, the initial budget projections are beginning to raise serious concerns in the paddock. Recent discussions at the F1 Commission in Geneva highlighted the scale of the problem, with a number of speakers denouncing the potential cost of new-generation fuels, which is much higher than that currently in use.
... but a significant budgetary impact
Over a full season of 24 Grands Prix, the extra cost of green petrol could reach between $1.9 and $2.4 million (€1.7 and €2.1 million), based on an estimated consumption of $80,000 to $100,000 per weekend. This figure would be even higher for teams that do not benefit from a technical partnership with an official supplier, and who will therefore have to negotiate their contracts without the advantages of direct support, not to mention the sporting consequences given the key role of petrol in engine performance.
The teams can nevertheless count on a slight cushion: the cost of petrol will not be included in the budget ceiling from 2026 onwards, which will give them some room for manoeuvre. This does not mean, however, that the expense will go unnoticed in the financial statements, as the gap with current levels is so significant.
Faced with this prospect, several teams are calling for a reform of the system. One of the most critical team directors described the situation as ‘ridiculous’, while supporting the efforts being made to re-establish a more sustainable framework in the medium term.
The FIA has taken note of these concerns. While it has no plans to review the regulations for 2026, it intends to work with the teams and suppliers to find solutions from 2027. Among the avenues mentioned is the idea of standardising some of the components of sustainable petrol, while leaving a limited area for research and development, in order to contain costs without sacrificing technological competitiveness.
If I'm not mistaken , every single team has a V8 in other programs except Red Bull which has a V10. But they're going with Ford who has V8s so V8 makes sense. They can make them higher revving and more powerful. I don't recall anyone having a problem with the V8's
