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The biggest talking point in F1 this year has been the engine regulations — which drivers have publicly called for changes to.
Max Verstappen has been the face of the complaints, but he is far from the only one, with team principals and other executives making their feelings clear and demanding changes.
The biggest problems have been the lack of power on straight lines and the energy management required due to the large split between electrical and conventional energy.
The result has been a “yo-yo” effect, with so many cars passing each other and then swapping places a lap or two later.
Apr 30, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Red Bull Racing driver Max Verstappen (3) looks on from the paddock area at Miami International Autodrome. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
Also, the cars struggle to go around the tracks — there are sounds of “super-clipping” due to insufficient energy in the power reserves at the end of laps.
Drivers are forced to lift off the throttle through many corners to conserve energy, preventing them from completing a qualifying lap flat.
F1, in response to criticism and under pressure from Max Verstappen, who has said he would retire from the sport if changes were not made, has passed rules allowing more power to come from the internal combustion engine.
The share of power going to the ICE will be 58%, while the electric energy ratio drops to 42% in 2027. The ratio will then change to 60/40, moving towards more conventional fuel methods.
“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,” a statement said from F1’s governing body, the FIA.
May 1, 2025; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Fans pose for a picture in front of the F1 logo in the team village ahead of the F1 Miami Grand Prix at Miami International Autodrome. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images
Additionally, during qualifying laps, there will be even more fuel available for drivers to tap into. Overtake mode gets a 5% increase in fuel flow in 2027 and a 13% increase in 2028.
Understandably, F1 is not applying these changes mid-season, allowing teams as much time as possible to avoid rushed development of the power units.
With more power potential in their back pocket, the aim will be to improve the racing. Based on what the drivers are saying, it is hard for things to get worse, making any change an improvement.
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Max Verstappen has been the face of the complaints, but he is far from the only one, with team principals and other executives making their feelings clear and demanding changes.
The biggest problems have been the lack of power on straight lines and the energy management required due to the large split between electrical and conventional energy.
The result has been a “yo-yo” effect, with so many cars passing each other and then swapping places a lap or two later.
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Apr 30, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Red Bull Racing driver Max Verstappen (3) looks on from the paddock area at Miami International Autodrome. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
Also, the cars struggle to go around the tracks — there are sounds of “super-clipping” due to insufficient energy in the power reserves at the end of laps.
Drivers are forced to lift off the throttle through many corners to conserve energy, preventing them from completing a qualifying lap flat.
F1, in response to criticism and under pressure from Max Verstappen, who has said he would retire from the sport if changes were not made, has passed rules allowing more power to come from the internal combustion engine.
What changes are coming in 2027 to F1?
The share of power going to the ICE will be 58%, while the electric energy ratio drops to 42% in 2027. The ratio will then change to 60/40, moving towards more conventional fuel methods.
“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,” a statement said from F1’s governing body, the FIA.
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May 1, 2025; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Fans pose for a picture in front of the F1 logo in the team village ahead of the F1 Miami Grand Prix at Miami International Autodrome. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images
Additionally, during qualifying laps, there will be even more fuel available for drivers to tap into. Overtake mode gets a 5% increase in fuel flow in 2027 and a 13% increase in 2028.
Understandably, F1 is not applying these changes mid-season, allowing teams as much time as possible to avoid rushed development of the power units.
With more power potential in their back pocket, the aim will be to improve the racing. Based on what the drivers are saying, it is hard for things to get worse, making any change an improvement.
Continue reading...
