FIA approves new F1 engine regulations for 2027 and 2028 seasons
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 6:42 AM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
The FIA has ratified significant changes to Formula 1's power-unit regulations for the 2027 and 2028 seasons. The revisions shift the balance toward a 58/42 split favoring internal combustion engines in 2027, increasing to 60/40 in 2028. Fuel flow rates will rise by 5%, enhancing engine output, while maximum battery power will be reduced. Additionally, safety updates for the 2026 season have been introduced, including new wet-weather power deployment rules. These changes aim to evolve the sport while maintaining safety and sustainability practices.
- •FIA ratified engine regulation changes for 2027 and 2028.
- •The internal combustion engine will be prioritized with a 58/42 split in 2027.
- •Fuel flow rates will increase by 5% for enhanced engine performance.
- •Safety updates for 2026 include new regulations for wet-weather conditions.
- •Discussions on future power unit concepts are ongoing.
- 6:42 AMYahoo Sports — FIA Ratifies Major F1 Engine Rule Changes for 2027 and 2028
"The FIA has officially green-lit changes to Formula 1’s power-unit regulations for 2027 following ratification by the World Motor Sport Council, with the sport set…
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