FIA The World Motor Sport Council has approved the power unit regulations which are set for 2026 . will apply to formula 1 The use of 100% sustainable fuel, along with an increase in electric power, are two important factors in the newly approved regulations. Here is a list of everything you need to know about 2026 F1 Engine Rules ,
100% sustainable fuel
According to the FIA, the new F1 Thanks to intensive research and testing by Formula 1 and partner ARAMCO, the power units will run entirely on sustainable fuel. This means that no new fossil carbon will be burned with carbon rather than derived from non-food sources, actual municipal waste, or even the atmosphere.
more electrical power
It has been confirmed that the 2026 Formula 1 power units will retain the current V6 internal combustion engine format. However, the engine would include a far more powerful electrical component. The MGU-K (or Kinetic Motor Generator Unit) will nearly triple the amount of electrical power produced by current hybrid components. The target is for MGH-K to produce approximately 350 kW in 2026, compared to the 120 kWh of energy currently deployed by MGU-K and MGU-H.
low fuel usage
With a higher ratio of electric power, less fuel will be consumed. The power units will be capable of producing 1,000 horsepower, and may even be faster than the current one. In 2026, F1 aims to use only 70 kg of fuel per car in a Grand Prix race. For reference, the cars used 100 kg of fuel in 2020.
The current Motor Generator Unit Heat (MGU-H) element will be removed in the 2026 regulations. In addition, F1 is shifting from controlling fuel flow through maximum mass flow rate through to maximum energy flow rate.
lower costs
The FIA says the use of standardized components, along with a ban on expensive construction materials and systems such as the MGU-H, as well as engine-specific cost caps, will reduce costs. Dyno hours will be reduced, however, so engineers will be able to innovate around electrical systems. In addition, constructors will be limited to using three power units per car, per season.
better security
The MGU-K will be placed inside the chassis right next to the battery and control electronics from 2026. This means that all high-voltage equipment will be contained within the protection cell, resulting in increased protection.
New challenges for drivers
With complications like the MGU-H removed, turbo lag can return and make it harder to control the cars when they exit the corner. This could provide an even greater challenge for drivers and strategists, as they would need to decide when the driver should retreat, and when they should attack using the power unit’s electrical potential.
reduce carbon footprint
Formula 1 states that recycling options will be mandatory for the batteries, while at the end of the MGU-K’s life, materials such as cobalt will be recycled. The FIA aims to make new power units as fast and exciting as ever, but at the same time making them more durable than ever.
What do you think about the new Formula 1 power unit rules? Tell us in the comment below.
100% sustainable fuel
According to the FIA, the new F1 Thanks to intensive research and testing by Formula 1 and partner ARAMCO, the power units will run entirely on sustainable fuel. This means that no new fossil carbon will be burned with carbon rather than derived from non-food sources, actual municipal waste, or even the atmosphere.
more electrical power
It has been confirmed that the 2026 Formula 1 power units will retain the current V6 internal combustion engine format. However, the engine would include a far more powerful electrical component. The MGU-K (or Kinetic Motor Generator Unit) will nearly triple the amount of electrical power produced by current hybrid components. The target is for MGH-K to produce approximately 350 kW in 2026, compared to the 120 kWh of energy currently deployed by MGU-K and MGU-H.
low fuel usage
With a higher ratio of electric power, less fuel will be consumed. The power units will be capable of producing 1,000 horsepower, and may even be faster than the current one. In 2026, F1 aims to use only 70 kg of fuel per car in a Grand Prix race. For reference, the cars used 100 kg of fuel in 2020.
The current Motor Generator Unit Heat (MGU-H) element will be removed in the 2026 regulations. In addition, F1 is shifting from controlling fuel flow through maximum mass flow rate through to maximum energy flow rate.
lower costs
The FIA says the use of standardized components, along with a ban on expensive construction materials and systems such as the MGU-H, as well as engine-specific cost caps, will reduce costs. Dyno hours will be reduced, however, so engineers will be able to innovate around electrical systems. In addition, constructors will be limited to using three power units per car, per season.
better security
The MGU-K will be placed inside the chassis right next to the battery and control electronics from 2026. This means that all high-voltage equipment will be contained within the protection cell, resulting in increased protection.
New challenges for drivers
With complications like the MGU-H removed, turbo lag can return and make it harder to control the cars when they exit the corner. This could provide an even greater challenge for drivers and strategists, as they would need to decide when the driver should retreat, and when they should attack using the power unit’s electrical potential.
reduce carbon footprint
Formula 1 states that recycling options will be mandatory for the batteries, while at the end of the MGU-K’s life, materials such as cobalt will be recycled. The FIA aims to make new power units as fast and exciting as ever, but at the same time making them more durable than ever.
What do you think about the new Formula 1 power unit rules? Tell us in the comment below.