P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Gary Anderson can’t see how the changes F1’s planning for 2027 will actually solve its problems
I am sorry to revisit the topic, but a question arises about the feasibility of achieving a 50/50 hybrid power split over a lap in Formula 1’s 2026 regulations, especially using a single 350kW MGU-K for both input and output functions.
In reality, the power split was more likely around 370kW from the internal combustion engine and initially 350kW from the MGU-K.
Based on these figures, the MGU-K could provide power from a 4MJ battery pack for roughly 11.5 seconds before depleting.
Analyzing the distribution of full power, braking, and harvesting potential over a lap raises doubts about the practicality of achieving the desired power balance.
To address these challenges, a drastic reduction in the electrical output kilowatts that power the car would be necessary, potentially decreasing the total power unit output from 700kW to 440kW.
This adjustment would result in approximately 590bhp instead of the declared 940bhp, highlighting the complexities and trade-offs involved in balancing performance and efficiency in Formula 1’s hybrid powertrains.
