FIA Approves 60‑40 Engine Ratio for 2028
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- FIA announced a two‑step agreement with teams and engine makers to shift the power‑unit split to 60 % internal combustion and 40 % electric by 2028, after an interim 58‑42 split in 2027.
- V6 internal combustion engine maximum power will rise from 400 kW to 420 kW in 2027 and 450 kW in 2028, with fuel‑flow limits increasing 5 % and 13 % respectively.
- MGU‑K maximum electrical output will be cut from 350 kW to 300 kW in 2027, while harvesting power will rise to 375 kW in 2027 and 400 kW in 2028.
- World Motor Sport Council is slated to ratify the changes on 23 June, with the FIA pledging an expedited approval process.
- Max Verstappen praised the 60‑40 proposal as “the minimum I was hoping for” and said it would improve the product and his enjoyment, hinting at a longer stay in F1.
- Audi and Ferrari had earlier sought a longer transition, but the final deal fixes the 60‑40 split by 2028.
Why it matters: Teams and engine manufacturers gain a clear timeline to redesign power units, while drivers like Verstappen benefit from less restrictive energy management in qualifying; the reduced electric boost may limit short‑term performance but the higher ICE output aims to restore flat‑out laps without sacrificing race‑day overtaking.
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