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F1 bosses agree to engine design change for 2027

BBC News · May 8, 2026, 2:33 PM

Key takeaways

  • Formula 1 made a series of changes to the regulations governing power units for last weekend's Miami Grand Prix
  • F1 Correspondent Published11 minutes ago Formula 1 bosses have agreed a change to engine design for the 2027 season in response to criticisms of the new power units introduced this year.
  • Drivers have complained that the near 50-50 split between internal combustion and electrical power and need for energy management has diminished the challenge in qualifying.

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Formula 1 made a series of changes to the regulations governing power units for last weekend's Miami Grand Prix

F1 Correspondent Published11 minutes ago Formula 1 bosses have agreed a change to engine design for the 2027 season in response to criticisms of the new power units introduced this year.

Drivers have complained that the near 50-50 split between internal combustion and electrical power and need for energy management has diminished the challenge in qualifying.

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