Talks will take place to try to save a key change to F1’s 2027 rules.
F1 is scheduled to have a crucial meeting with its power unit manufacturers regarding the anticipated engine changes for 2027, as reported by RacingNews365.
The FIA recently announced a proposed 60:40 split in power output for next season, shifting away from the current 50:50 split between the internal combustion engine and the 350kw batteries.
The initial idea, approved before the Miami GP, aimed to increase the ICE’s power output by 10% to address issues faced by drivers due to rule weaknesses in the first three races.
While major power unit manufacturers like Audi, Honda, Ferrari, Mercedes HPP, and Red Bull Powertrains acknowledge the need for a power output split change, consensus is lacking on the timeline for implementation.
Sources suggest that Audi and Ferrari have differing concerns, with Audi hesitant to make significant investments to redesign engines for the 60:40 split after heavy investment in the existing 50:50 ratio. Mercedes HPP appears supportive of the rule changes, while Honda seems aligned with the FIA’s decisions despite their struggles. Discussions will take place during the Canadian Grand Prix weekend in Montreal.
