P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Formula 1 stakeholders have agreed to focus on the upcoming 2026 hybrid regulations and their impact while continuing to discuss future engine directions. A meeting between the FIA, F1, the power u…
“Formula 1 stakeholders, including the FIA, F1, power unit manufacturers, and various teams, met in Bahrain to discuss the 2026 hybrid regulations and their implications for the sport. The meeting, chaired by FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem, F1 president Stefano Domenicali, and FIA single-seater director Nikolas Tombazis, aimed to find cost-effective solutions that would secure the sport’s future from a business and sustainability perspective. Despite recent discussions about reintroducing V10 engines, the focus remains on the new V6 turbo power units with increased electrical output set for 2026. The FIA emphasized the need for consultation with all stakeholders when making future decisions about power unit technology, with a current emphasis on implementing the 2026 regulations as planned. Additionally, the FIA expressed support for containing R&D costs, prioritizing environmental concerns, and acting in the best interests of the sport and its fans in any future engine roadmap.”
