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New flexibility: FIA relaxes 2027/2028 engine regulations
The FIA has decided to ease Formula 1 engine regulations for the 2027 and 2028 seasons, giving manufacturers increased leeway.
By Sanne Vermeer - 2026-07-13T14:30:00.000Z - 1 min read
Motorsport's governing body, the FIA, has introduced a significant revision to Formula 1's future engine regulations. The update specifically targets the power units scheduled to hit the grid in the 2027 and 2028 seasons.
The change amounts to a relaxation of the existing guidelines. For engine manufacturers, this directly translates into greater flexibility when developing and potentially homologating their power units.
Specific details regarding the exact nature of this easing have not yet been widely disclosed. However, it is clear that the measure aims to optimize conditions for both current and future power unit suppliers in the sport.
The adjustment could potentially influence teams' strategic choices and the dynamics between various engine partners leading into and during these pivotal years.