P1racenews AI automatic summary:
The power units each Formula 1 uses in the 2024 season
The price of an F1 power unit is €15,000,000, making it the most expensive car part due to sporting regulations. Some teams opt to purchase power units from manufacturers or outside suppliers due to the high cost. In 2024, four engine suppliers are present in F1: Ferrari, Honda RBPT, Mercedes, and Renault, with regulations mandating equal quality for all customer and factory teams. The addition of Audi and the return of Honda in 2026 will increase the number of suppliers. The 2026 F1 power unit will feature fully sustainable fuel and modifications such as an ‘override’ boost system. Red Bull uses Honda RBPT, while Mercedes supplies their own team and several others, with different partnerships and histories in the sport.
