F1 Sets Energy‑Management Tweaks Ahead of Miami GP
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- FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem praised the constructive talks and thanked drivers for input on energy‑management tweaks ahead of the World Motor Sport Council e‑vote.
- George Russell highlighted two main driver concerns: banning lift‑and‑coast in qualifying and reducing closing‑speed differentials that caused the Bearman‑Colapinto crash.
- Oliver Bearman's crash at Suzuka, where his boost button gave 350 kW, underscored the closing‑speed gap that teams aim to narrow.
- F1 will convene a meeting on 20 April with teams, engine manufacturers and the FIA to finalize proposals for energy‑management rule changes before the Miami Grand Prix next week.
- Miami Grand Prix will be the first race after the rule‑tweaking decision, making it a test of the new energy‑management framework.
Why it matters: Teams and drivers gain clearer energy‑management rules before the Miami GP, while engine makers may incur redesign costs; safer, tighter closing speeds could boost race competitiveness and sponsor visibility.
