FIA Approves 50 kW ICE Power Increase for 2027 F1
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- FIA and the F1 commercial rights holder and teams agreed in principle on Friday to raise internal‑combustion power by 50 kW and cut electric power by the same amount for the 2027 season.
- Drivers have complained that the near 50‑50 split between ICE and electric power forces energy‑management tactics that sap speed before corners.
- FIA issued a statement saying the meeting reached a unanimous agreement on the engine‑power shift.
- Lando Norris called the Miami race’s engine changes a “small step in the right direction” but warned drivers still get penalised for flat‑out throttle.
- Teams will need to work with power‑unit manufacturers in technical groups to flesh out the change, while chassis‑carry‑over constraints could limit fuel‑tank size expansions.
Why it matters: Teams and power‑unit makers will redesign engines to add 50 kW ICE output, giving drivers more freedom in qualifying while reducing reliance on energy‑recovery tactics; however, chassis‑carry‑over limits may force costly redesigns.
