Energy management key in 2026 F1: Ferrari explains what will make the difference. Ferrari reveals how energy management will change in 2026.

Ferrari has outlined the changes in energy management and the growing importance of energy recovery in 2026.

Energy management has become increasingly central under the new regulations, with teams and drivers using testing sessions to understand how the cars behave. In this context, Ferrari released a new video explaining the 2026 updates and highlighting which factors will make the difference on track.

Ferrari explains the 2026 energy management changes

Marco Adurno, Head of Vehicle Performance, explained what will change next year. “In 2026, Boost is the normal deployment of recovered electrical energy during a lap. We have an extra 0.5 megajoule of electrical energy specifically intended to aid overtaking. If you want to pass a car and you have energy available, you can do it at any point on the lap. The problem is that a couple of corners later, you might be out of energy and become an easy target for others.”

Lewis Hamilton also shared his thoughts on the 2026 updates. “This is the period when you have to learn to be the most efficient driver possible. It means using all the tools in your arsenal as a driver to recharge energy, use it effectively, and combine all these elements.”

Charles Leclerc echoed the sentiment. “There has also been a lot of behind-the-scenes work. There are so many new developments. Most likely, there will be new meetings about the systems and how the car functions. As a driver, it’s crucial to understand how each system works to be fully prepared when you get on track.”

How Ferrari plans to manage energy in 2026

At the end of the video, Carlo Bussi, Head of PU Performance Control Strategies, explained how everything will need to be managed. “Energy management is much more important because in 2026 energy will be more limited. Being able to recover it and use it at the right points on the track will be more important than ever. Recharging during a lap will be primarily based on braking, as power levels will be higher and there will no longer be the MGU-H. But the engine and strategies will also be fundamental, and the right combination will be key to collect as much energy as needed throughout the lap.”