P1racenews AI automatic summary:
A lot is going to change in Formula 1 from the 2026 season when the new engine regulations take effect. But which team will actually drive which engine starting that year?
In the 2024 Formula 1 paddock, only four engine manufacturers will supply engines: Mercedes, Ferrari, Honda, and Renault. Together, they provide power units to all 10 teams, with Mercedes additionally supplying Aston Martin, McLaren, and Williams. The regulations for F1 cars will change in 2026 to attract new engine manufacturers and reduce team disparities. The 1.6 V-liter engines will remain, but the MGU-H will be removed, while the hybrid energy of the MGU-K will be increased to 350kW. This change will maintain the cars’ power levels. In 2026, there will be at least six engine suppliers in F1, including Audi and Ford entering the sport. All current teams have already decided which engines they will use, except for Haas, which will likely continue with a Ferrari-supplied engine. There is a possibility that Andretti will join F1 with Renault’s assistance.
