Overview

• The F1 Commission has ruled out a return to V10 engines, confirming the 2026 hybrid regulations with a 50/50 internal combustion-electric power split.
• Proposals to reduce the electric motor's race power from 350kW to 200kW are under consideration to address energy depletion on long straights.
• A new 'turn down ramp rate' system will be introduced to prevent immediate full electric power deployment when exiting corners, ensuring smoother energy use.
• Teams and manufacturers remain divided over the proposed electric power reduction, with some supporting it as pragmatic and others opposing it as a deviation from core principles.
• Chassis and tyre compromises made to meet the hybrid regulations, including narrower tyres, have raised questions about whether the sacrifices were justified.