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Toto Wolff has indicated he will be “open-minded” to an F1 rule change he was previously against.
Toto Wolff has expressed willingness to consider potential changes to F1’s engine rules for the 2026 season, stating he is “open-minded if necessary.”
Discussions at recent F1 Commission meetings focused on the 2026 power unit regulations, with Red Bull’s Christian Horner advocating for adjustments to the power deployment of the upcoming engines.
Current plans for the new engines involve a 50-50 split between power deployment from the internal combustion engine and an improved electrical system, with increased power output to 350kw from 120kw in 2025.
Concerns have been raised that certain tracks, like Monza, may result in cars depleting electrical energy on long straights, potentially leading to reliance on the ICE alone and the need for fuel-saving tactics.
Horner proposes a shift to a 60-40 ratio of ICE/battery power, prompting Wolff, who previously criticized some topics discussed in Commission meetings, to now indicate a willingness to consider changes.
