FIA announce brand-new F1 rule changes as major statement released | F1 | Sport
The FIA have confirmed in a statement that an agreement has been reached for rule changes to be implemented from the 2027 and 2028 Formula One seasons. The biggest alteration is the split between combustion and electric in the engine with it currently 53/47, whereas in two years it will be 60/40.
The FIA statement read: “The FIA, FOM, Teams and Power Unit Manufacturers have agreed a package of changes to the Formula 1 Technical, Sporting and Financial Regulations for 2027 and 2028. The agreement follows discussions held since the opening races of the 2026 season, following concerns identified in relation to energy management under the new Power Unit framework.
“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.
“The package introduces a staged rebalancing of Internal Combustion Engine and Energy Recovery System contribution across the 2027 and 2028 seasons. It includes targeted adjustments to internal combustion engine output, fuel energy flow and energy recovery system deployment, together with increased flexibility in energy management.”
The hope was that the changes would be fully implemented for the 2027 campaign but it’s understood multiple power unit manufacturers withdrew their support for that proposal. Subsequently, a compromise deal was struck which will see the changes gradually altered.
As a result of the decision, there will soon be far less of a reliance on the battery with the hope being it should address issues such as the derating at the end of long straights. The current season has been marred by numerous drivers complaining over faults with the new 50/50 electric-to-combustion engines.
Max Verstappen has led complaints over this and regularly criticised the change in regulations which saw him even go as far as suggesting he would retire from the sport if it stayed this way. The latest annoucement confirms that at least something is being done about the clear problems facing drivers.
Mercedes‘ Kimi Antonelli currently leads the drivers’ championship and he extended his lead at the top this past weekend after winning the Monaco Grand Prix. Lewis Hamilton of Ferrari is in second with Antonelli’s team-mate George Russell, who will be looking to bounce back after a challenging last few races in Barcelona this weekened, sitting third.
