The FIA confirmed this Friday (8) significant changes in the Formula 1 power units for the 2027 season. The changes were discussed in an online meeting with team principals, engine manufacturers, and category representatives and point to a 50kW increase in the internal combustion engine.
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The meeting included the participation of the 11 teams, and representatives of the engine manufacturers – Mercedes, Ferrari, Red Bull Powertrains, Audi, and Honda. According to the governing body, there was an initial agreement on several proposals to modify the current technical regulations.
The discussions gained momentum after the changes applied before the Miami GP, adopted mainly for safety reasons and to make qualifying again a more aggressive test between driver and car. Despite the positive reaction to the changes made at the Miami circuit, drivers considered that the measures were still insufficient.
In an official statement, the FIA said that “the modifications implemented in Miami, designed to improve safety and reduce excess energy recovery, resulted in better competition and were a step in the right direction.” The entity also highlighted that, after analyses and consultations, “no relevant problem or safety concern was identified in Miami.”
“The evaluation of the package used in Miami is ongoing with the aim of introducing new adjustments in future events. Among them are enhanced reviews for safety at starts and measures to improve safety in wet track conditions. These changes will be communicated to the teams as soon as they are defined. Improvements in visual signaling systems are being evaluated for the Canadian GP,” the statement continued.
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For 2027, the main change approved in principle foresees “a nominal increase of about 50 kW in the internal combustion engine power, with an increase in fuel flow, and a nominal reduction of approximately 50 kW in the ERS power usage.”
The FIA also emphasized that there will still be new technical discussions between teams and manufacturers before the final regulation is defined. According to the statement, “there was unanimous commitment to introduce changes that further improve fair and safe competition, that are intuitive for drivers and teams, and that are aligned with the interests of the sport.”
Finally, the entity stated that “the next step will be to formally present these regulatory changes for an electronic vote by the World Motor Sport Council,” after the final approval of the power unit manufacturers.
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