The FIA has announced that, during an online meeting held today involving Team Principals and representatives from Formula 1 power unit manufacturers, several regulatory changes linked to the future of Formula 1 were agreed in principle.
At the centre of the discussions were both the immediate adjustments introduced in Miami and the first technical foundations for the evolution of Formula 1 power units starting from the 2027 season.
During the meeting, participants reviewed the modifications introduced over the Miami Grand Prix weekend, designed to improve safety and reduce excessive energy harvesting. According to the FIA, the measures produced positive effects, with the first regulatory adjustments contributing to a better quality of racing and representing “a step in the right direction.”
Following inspections carried out during the race weekend and subsequent technical analysis, the Federation also confirmed that no major issues or significant safety concerns had been identified.
However, the evaluation of the Miami changes will continue over the coming races, with the aim of introducing further refinements. Among the aspects currently under review are revisions related to safety during starting procedures and additional measures intended to improve safety in wet-weather conditions.
The FIA also confirmed that updates to visual signalling systems are being evaluated ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix.
2027 Formula 1 engine regulations begin to evolve
On the more technical side, discussions also focused on next year’s regulations and the future beyond 2026.
All parties involved reportedly expressed unanimous commitment to working towards regulations capable of delivering fairer and safer competition, while also maintaining systems that remain intuitive for teams and drivers and protecting the broader interests of the sport.
The changes agreed in principle for 2027 include a revision to the balance between the internal combustion engine and the electrical component.
The proposal would increase the power output of the internal combustion engine (ICE) by approximately 50 kW, accompanied by an increase in fuel flow. This would therefore require slightly larger fuel tanks compared to the current generation of Formula 1 cars.
At the same time, a reduction of around 50 kW in the power delivered by the ERS energy recovery system is also planned.
The Federation clarified that additional technical discussions between teams and engine manufacturers will still be required before the regulatory package can be fully finalised.
The proposals discussed today are the result of several weeks of consultations involving the FIA, Formula 1 teams, power unit manufacturers, and various stakeholders, with the contribution of the drivers also described as “fundamental.”
The next step will be the formal presentation of the modifications to the World Motor Sport Council through an electronic vote, once the power unit manufacturers have also expressed their position on the package.
Finally, the FIA reiterated that the entire process follows the same collaborative spirit that led to the creation of the 2026 regulations, developed jointly by the FIA, Formula One Management, teams, and engine manufacturers.
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