Formula 1 agrees to engine design change after criticism
Formula 1 agrees a two-step plan to change engine design in response to criticism of this year's new rules.
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Notable Quotes
"I would quit F1 if changes were not made."
— Max Verstappen , Athlete
"Fast corners have become the 'charging station for the car' as a result of the new rules."
— Fernando Alonso , Athlete
"It's definitely heading into a very positive direction. I think it's the minimum I was hoping for. I think it's really nice that's what they want to do. That's definitely what I think also the sport needs."
— Max Verstappen , Athlete
"Formula 1 has always evolved to meet new challenges and seize new opportunities."
— Mohammed Ben Sulayem , Executive
"calling them fundamentally flawed."
— Max Verstappen , Athlete
Key People
Fernando Alonso is a veteran Formula 1 driver for Aston Martin.
Kimi Antonelli is an Italian Formula 1 racing driver competing for Mercedes.
Max Verstappen is a Dutch racing driver and the reigning Formula 1 World Champion.
FIA President involved in Formula 1 regulations.
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Formula 1 agrees a two-step plan to change engine design in response to criticism of this year's new rules.
FIA, teams, and manufacturers approve a phased shift toward greater combustion-engine power.
Formula 1 leaders have agreed to an engine design change for 2027 that will slightly increase internal combustion output.
Formula 1 bosses have agreed to make changes to the sport's engine regulations for the 2027 and 2028 seasons, moving away from the 50-50 power split between internal combustion and electrical power.
Formula 1 is set for a shift to more engine power and less electrical hybrid power from next year, but the pace of change is slower than had been planned.
Formula 1 and the teams have agreed in principle to alter the 2027 engine rules after drivers objected to excessive battery dependence.
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