Ferrari confirms: agreement for the next era of F1 power units is close
Formula 1 has not yet seen the highly anticipated 2026 power units on track, but the paddock is already looking further ahead. Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur has confirmed that work to define the next regulatory cycle for engines is progressing well, with advanced discussions underway between the FIA, Formula 1 and the manufacturers.
From 2026, the new hybrid engines will come into force, featuring a 50-50 balance between the internal combustion engine and electric power, running on sustainable fuels. This revolution has already attracted new players, such as Audi, alongside the official return of Honda and the debut of Red Bull Powertrains in partnership with Ford.
Despite the enthusiasm, doubts remain. The main concerns involve the potential increase in lap times and the strict management of energy saving during races. For this reason, the FIA and the manufacturers are already considering changes for the following cycle of regulations.
The FIA president, Mohammed Ben Sulayem, has repeatedly expressed his desire to see V8 engines return to the track, this time powered by eco-friendly fuels, as early as 2029 or 2030. At present, however, the most realistic horizon for a new set of technical rules is set for 2031.
The words of Fred Vasseur
The Ferrari boss made things clear: “Compared to the past, we are ahead of schedule with the work. It is a complex choice, but I believe that soon we will be able to reach a shared project. There is no urgency: today all the focus is on 2026, but the path toward the future is already underway.”
Fred Vasseur also reiterated that the objective remains to guarantee technical stability, without sacrificing the spectacle on track. It is a challenge that will define the face of Formula 1 in the next decade.
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