With an eye on the future of Formula 1, the FIA and Liberty Media are accelerating negotiations to approve the new engine regulations for 2027. With a looming deadline, the goal is to reach an agreement during the Spanish Grand Prix, which will take place from June 12 to 14.
The FIA is working on possible adjustments for the engine rules, which could change the current ratio of electric and combustion power. Recently, there has been a negative reaction from manufacturers like Ferrari and Audi, who initially seemed willing to validate the modifications.
Disputed proposals
In a meeting prior to the Canadian Grand Prix, all engine manufacturers seemed to agree on the need for interventions for future power units, with a proposal from the FIA that included a 14% increase in fuel flow. This measure sought to increase the power of the combustion engine by 50 kW, while also reducing the electric contribution by the same amount. With this change, the final configuration would be 450 kW from the combustion engine and 300 kW from the MGU-K.
Reactions from manufacturers
However, upon arriving in Montreal, both Audi and Ferrari changed their initial stance, arguing that this modification would mean a substantial change in their power units, increasing dissatisfaction regarding costs and reliability.
In addition, at the last meeting, an alternative solution was presented that would allow achieving a 60:40 ratio between combustion and electric power without making radical changes to engines already advanced in their development.
The decision timeline
With this scenario, the time window for reaching a consensus is shrinking. The FIA and Liberty Media hope to present the final solution for approval during the Spanish GP weekend, to secure the regulatory future of the competition.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
