F1 is shaking! Changes in engines for 2027
Formula 1 has just taken a turn. The sport’s bosses agreed to redesign the engines by 2027, increasing the power of the internal combustion engine. The play? Less electrical dependence and more traditional engine roar.
We start the year with a 50-50 split between the classic motor and the batteries. But the pilots were quick to complain. And rightly so: the thing became a technical puzzle, not a pure driving one.
The FIA sat down with teams and management on Friday in a virtual meeting. And they reached an agreement in principle. The statement says it clearly: “The measures agreed for 2027 contemplate a nominal increase in the power of the ICE of about 50 kW, together with an increase in fuel flow and a nominal reduction in the deployment power of the ERS of about 50 kW.”
“The measures will be intuitive for the drivers and the teams,” assured the FIA.
What exactly changes?
After only three grand prix this season, they have already gotten involved. Settings that limit electrical influence, prioritizing driving skill. Last weekend’s Miami Grand Prix was the first test bed. And boy did it work: one of the most open races in years, with drivers from four different teams leading, until Kimi Antonelli took his third victory of 2026 with Mercedes.
F1 has used hybrid V6 engines since 2014. But more and more electric power has forced drivers to adapt. Calculating the right moment for the electrical impulse and recharging is a tactical key. And Max Verstappen, four-time champion, hates him so much that he has questioned his future. Imagine!
The FIA reviewed Miami’s changes and concluded that they “resulted in improved competition and were a step in the right direction.” And they promise more adjustments in future events.
Next stop: Canadian Grand Prix on May 24. More surprises? For sure yes. This is F1: always in motion, like life itself.
