The FIA has announced that the next-generation Formula 1 engine in 2026 will lose the MGU-H but increase electrical power output to 350kW.
Formula 1 and its governing body have been looking to finalise details regarding the next-generation of power units and it was understood today’s meeting of the World Motor Sport Council was the target to get the regulations in place.
The FIA has released a small number of key details about the new power unit, the rules for which have been specifically framed to attempt to attract the Volkswagen Group to commit to an engine programme with its Porsche or Audi brands. the 1.6-litre engines will remain but will lose the complex MGU-H component from the hybrid system.
The MGU-H, which converts wasted heat to electrical energy and is effectively a sophisticated anti-lag system for the turbocharger, is a cutting-edge piece of technology within the hybrid engines but has little-to-know road relevance.
Its loss is being replaced by increased power from the MGU-K to up the electrical power to 350kW (around 469bhp).
A power unit cost cap will also be introduced, as has been expected, yet for now the level has not been officially confirmed.
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