F1 Modifies 2027-28 Power Unit Rules After Driver Complaints

Formula 1 has ratified changes to its power unit regulations for the 2027-2028 seasons in response to widespread driver grievances regarding the existing rules. The new agreement, approved by the FIA, will alter the energy output to a 58-42 split favoring internal combustion engines, increasing their power to 450 kW by 2028.

This adjustment comes after criticism from drivers, including four-time world champion Max Verstappen, who described the current rules as "anti-race," and Fernando Alonso, who noted that the system encourages excessive energy management. The modifications aim to simplify energy management and improve race conditions, particularly during qualifying sessions.

The FIA stated that these revisions would assist in energy management, although some manufacturers, including Ferrari and Audi, have expressed concerns about the development costs associated with these changes.