In a virtual meeting, modifications for 2027 were approved in principle: increase of the combustion engine power by 50 kW and reduction of ERS power by another 50 kW. The Miami package was evaluated positively.
Formula 1 continues with the process of refining its new technical regulations. This Friday, the FIA convened a virtual meeting with the F1 team principals, representatives of Formula One Management and the power unit manufacturers, the result was an agreement in principle to introduce new evolutionary changes to the 2026 regulations, with a view to their implementation in 2027.
The session began with an analysis of the modification package that was debuted last weekend at the Miami Grand Prix, the FIA issued a statement in which it described these measures as positive: "These measures, designed to improve safety and reduce excessive energy harvesting, have improved the competition and represent a positive step in the ongoing refinement of the 2026 framework," said the governing body.
The delegates reported that no "material issues nor safety concerns" have been detected following the introduction of these first adjustments, however the evaluation continues: "An additional assessment of the Miami package is being carried out with a view to introducing further adjustments at future events," the statement added.
Among the next modifications being studied, those related to safety at the start and in wet conditions stand out: "These include enhanced revisions for start safety and measures to improve safety in wet conditions, they will be communicated to the teams once defined," the FIA specified.
The central point of the meeting, however, was the debate on the medium term future: "Regarding the long term refinement of the regulations, it was agreed in principle to introduce evolutionary changes to the rules relating to hardware components, to make the competition safer, fairer and more intuitive for drivers and teams," the statement explained.
The measures approved in principle for 2027 contemplate a nominal increase in the power of the internal combustion engine (ICE) of approximately 50 kilowatts, accompanied by an increase in fuel flow. At the same time, the deployment power of the energy recovery system (ERS) would be reduced by another 50 kilowatts.
The objective of these changes is to rebalance the proportion between thermal and electrical power, bringing it closer to a more traditional scheme. The drivers harshly criticized the excessive dependence on energy management in current cars, which conditioned driving in qualifying and generated dangerous speed differences on track.
The next step will be to submit the package for discussion in the technical groups, with the participation of the teams and manufacturers, and once the proposals have been refined, they will be formally presented for an electronic vote by the World Motor Sport Council.
The power unit manufacturers will also have the right to vote on the package, in the meantime, F1 will continue to evaluate the adjustments already introduced in Miami. The priority remains safety, especially after Oliver Bearman's accident in Japan.