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Mercedes boss Toto Wolff is far from impressed with a rumoured F1 rule change set to be discussed at the F1 Commission.
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff criticized the latest rumored F1 engine rule changes as a “joke” and made a comparison to “American politics.” The planned 2026 engine overhaul will include beefed-up electrical systems, nearly tripling the electrical energy available with up to 350kw allowed in the batteries. However, simulations show that cars might run out of electrical energy on circuits like Monza, relying solely on the internal combustion engine for power. Talks during the upcoming F1 Commission meeting could potentially limit race power to 200kw, a proposal not favored by Wolff. Red Bull boss Christian Horner acknowledged the importance of the FIA’s research to avoid excessive lifting and coasting in races, expressing support for changes deemed beneficial for the sport.
