In 2026, F1 switches to revised power unit regulations which drop the expensive and complicated MGU-H system and instead put a bigger emphasis on electric power provided by the... read more »
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It was previously revealed that the turbocharged, 1.6-litre V6 internal combustion engine element of the power unit is being reduced from 550-560kW down to 400kW (535bhp), and... read more »
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Central to the changes are new power unit regulations, with a move to fully sustainable fuel and tweaked turbo-hybrids, eradicating the MGU-H, having brought Audi in and... read more »
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F1's car makers are currently working on the design of the new turbo-hybrid power units that will come into play from 2026.While the basic formula of the 1.6-litre... read more »
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The Monza race eventually got going over 20 minutes after its scheduled start time due to a series of issues triggered by Yuki Tsunoda stopping on the initial warm-up lap as a... read more »
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Verstappen's victory is his 10th in a row, which gives him the outright record of consecutive F1 wins ahead of Sebastian Vettel and Alberto Ascari.The start was delayed by... read more »
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The German manufacturer will return to the grand prix fold for the advent of the new engine regulations that notably ditch the expensive and complex Motor Generator Unit-Heat... read more »
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Honda's full return to F1 was confirmed on Wednesday as it announced a deal with Aston Martin in time for the impending new 2026 power unit regulations - which will... read more »
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Today's meeting of the F1 Commission saw the number of permitted internal combustion engines, turbo chargers, MGU-Hs and MGU-Ks increased from 3 to 4. read more »
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Formula 1 drivers will have additional power unit parts available in 2023 after changes were approved on Tuesday. Six components comprise Formula 1's power unit: the... read more »
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The change, which comes part way into a record-breaking season of 23 races, is set to reduce the number of grid penalties applied for the use of extra PU elements in the latter... read more »
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Lando Norris says that McLaren's decision to install a new Power Unit for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix was not precautionary, stating the engine is "finished... read more »
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Initially signed on a three-year deal, McLaren has been a Mercedes engine customer since 2021. This followed its turbulent divorce from Honda and three-year tie-up with... read more »
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Following lengthy discussions, the FIA has agreed on the power unit regulations with the six Power Unit Providers set to take part in Formula One between 2026 and 2030. read more »
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Audi motorsport co-ordination director Allan McNish has outlined the importance of dropping the MGU-H from the 2026 F1 engine regulations. read more »
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The MGU-K creates electrical energy from braking. This kinetic energy is converted into extra power that is put back into the combustion engine. Don't forget to like,... read more »
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Will F1's 2026 engines bring back the screaming V10 engine noise? With the MGU-H being scrapped and newer fuels being brought in, the future of F1's engines could... read more »
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Part 3 of our Power Unit explainer series with @PETRONAS Motorsports has landed! ? This time we're looking the MGU-H, which harvests and deploys energy through the... read more »
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The British driver failed to get out of Q2 and was only 11th on the provisional grid after being handicapped by a car handling issue in qualifying.The team has decided to make... read more »
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Albert Fabrega has come up with another ingenious way of explaining a complicated bit of engineering. Here he joins Rosanna Tennant to steer you through how F1 cars harvest and... read more »
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Tsunoda qualified 19th for AlphaTauri at Spa on Saturday after a scruffy final lap in Q1 meant he was unable to advance, although the litany of grid penalties for other drivers... read more »
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Leclerc is one of six drivers who has received a back of the grid penalty heading into qualifying at Spa on Saturday as many opted to take a fresh power unit this... read more »
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Audi has today announced in a press conference at Spa that it will enter F1 as a powertrain manufacturer from the start of the new-for-2026 engine rules cycle, whereby the... read more »
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Verstappen said on Thursday at Spa that the leading teams would need to take power unit penalties at some point in the second half of the season due to changes, hinting at a... read more »
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A number of Formula 1 drivers will take a grid drop for this weekend's Belgian Grand Prix, including championship front-runners Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc.... read more »