The FIA has announced a next package of F1 regulation changes. Although these are not yet final, the governing body seems to be responding to the call from drivers – including Max Verstappen – to introduce even more far-reaching regulatory adjustments. In a statement, the FIA says that the regulation changes mainly concern the power unit and the current fifty-fifty split between the combustion engine and electric energy. The regulation changes are set to come into effect in 2027.
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The FIA held a further meeting on the regulations on the Friday after the Miami GP. Not only was an evaluation of the regulation changes implemented in April on the agenda; the governing body also met with the team principals, the FOM, and representatives of the engine manufacturers to discuss new regulation changes. The governing body seems to be responding to criticism from drivers – including Max Verstappen – that the current regulation changes do not go far enough.
“A number of proposals to introduce changes to hardware components in the 2026 F1 regulations have in principle been agreed during an online meeting between the FIA and team principals, the FOM, and representatives of engine manufacturers,” reads the official press release. “Regarding the measures for the longer term, there was unanimous commitment to introduce changes. These should further strengthen fair and safe competition. In addition, they should be intuitive for drivers and teams and be in the interest of the sport. The measures that have in principle been agreed for 2027 would be a nominal increase in the power of the combustion engine by 50kW. This is achieved with an increase in the fuel flow.”
“The battery power will also nominally decrease by 50 kW,” it continues. “It was agreed that further detailed discussion in technical groups consisting of teams and engine manufacturers was required before the final package was decided.” The FIA emphasizes that the proposed regulation changes must first be approved via an e-vote by the engine manufacturers. The World Motorsport Council must also still give its opinion.
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Evaluation of the Miami GP
In addition, the evaluation of the Miami GP was also on the agenda. Those present at the meeting came to the following conclusion: “The modifications in Miami, designed to improve safety and reduce excessive charging, resulted in improved competition. That is a step in the right direction. After analysis and consultation, the FIA reported that no material issues or safety concerns were identified from Miami.”
However, according to the FIA, the regulation changes that came into effect for the first time in Miami were only the beginning. The governing body already announces the ‘introduction of further adjustments at future events’. “These will be communicated to the teams as soon as they are defined. Improvements to the visual signaling measures are being evaluated for the Canadian Grand Prix.”
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