Overview
- Williams technical chief Matt Harman says engines may be run at high revs through some corners to recharge batteries.
- Drivers could select unusually low gears to maximise regeneration, which introduces car balance and rear‑stability challenges.
- Trackside engineering head Angelos Tsiaparas likens the method to hybrid road‑car harvesting and notes it is permissible under current rules but far more impactful in 2026.
- Active aerodynamics will help reduce drag on straights yet are not expected to keep batteries sufficiently charged over a full lap.
- Harman says competitive order will hinge on how well teams integrate power units with their redesigned chassis to manage energy recovery and deployment.