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The F1 power units are going through their biggest change in 12 years this season.
FIA single-seater director Nicolas Tombazis has addressed the idea that the new F1 power units may replicate the outcomes of 2014, downplaying those suggestions. The last significant engine change in F1 happened 12 years ago with the introduction of turbo hybrid power units. This year, an increased emphasis on the battery, aligning its importance with the combustion engine, has been implemented in the rule change. Tombazis views the rule change as a positive move, as it has attracted new manufacturers to the sport. He highlighted that the regulatory simplifications have facilitated the entry of newcomers, ultimately benefiting F1 by expanding the number of power unit suppliers. Tombazis emphasized the importance of acknowledging the positive impact of these changes, which have led to the involvement of five current manufacturers and potentially one more with General Motors.
