F1’s engine future will be driven by road relevance, says FIA

F1 has committed itself in the next rules cycle from 2026 to turbo hybrid power units that will run on fully sustainable fuel.

One of the big changes from now, though, will be an increased reliance on battery power, with there being a rough 50/50 split between electrical and internal combustion engine power. 

F1 is well aware that it needs to be at the forefront of battery technology development to keep the interest of road car makers, who are…