Formula 1 will see a big change in 2026. While in 2022 we were “just” new aerodynamic rules and the power units remained largely unchanged, now we are facing a complete change in the rules technical for engines and single seats. For the FIA, everything was led by the successful engineer Nikolas Tombazis, who admits that a lot of work and effort was required.
New single seats and new engines were not easy to come by. In fact, it can be said that the rules are being worked on as we go along. The FIA has made many changes in collaboration with the teams. From the beginning, the goals of the rule makers included the effort to attract more car manufacturers and technology companies to the sport.
“We had to work hard on the rules, especially the power distribution, to make sure the cars behaved like real racing machines and didn’t have a lot of unwanted features. I think we did it,” said the head of the FIA for single-seaters Nicholas Tombaziswhich he reports Motorsport-Magazin.com.
“An engine without an electric element, for example an eight-cylinder with eco-fuel power, was out of the question. If we put together the engine program we have now, we would probably only have two suppliers left.” he added Burial.
The highest motoring class could not afford something like that. Do not forget that Formula 1 had this problem at the beginning of the hybrid era in 2014. On the other hand, the departure of Renault suggests that even today representatives of Liberty Media and the FIA should not be too confident .
“We said to ourselves that it is necessary to install a larger electrical element. We also wanted to send a message about the environment,” he said Burial.
The share of electric energy in the output of the drive unit will increase from the current 120 kW to 350 kW in 2026. This step is accompanied by great concern and criticism. According to the technical head of the FIA, it was a difficult but necessary step. “Some decisions have created challenges for us along the way. Our lives would be much simpler if we didn’t have to deal with them. It would probably be easier, but at the same time irresponsible,” he added Burial.
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Burial, some fans are worried that these new regulations might lead to a significant shift in the competitive landscape of Formula 1. How do you foresee the impact of these changes on the level of competition among teams, and what measures are being taken to maintain the thrill of racing?
Welcome to the World Today News Interview Series! Today, we have the pleasure of welcoming two esteemed guests to discuss the upcoming changes in Formula 1’s technical rules: Nicholas Tombazis, Head of the FIA for Single-Seaters, and Burial, an engineer involved in the rule-making process.
Nicholas, you recently mentioned that new rules for engines and single seats are creating a “big change” in Formula 1. Can you elaborate on the challenges and opportunities these changes present for the sport?
Nicholas Tombazis: Thank you for having me. Well, the main challenge was to create rules that will attract more car manufacturers and technology companies to the sport while maintaining its core values of high-speed racing and efficient engines. We had to balance the need for innovation with the need for affordability and accessibility. The opportunities are immense though, as these changes will bring about a new era of F1 cars, with more electrification and sustainability at the forefront. It’s an exciting time for the sport, and we believe these changes will make it even more appealing to potential sponsors, teams, and fans.
Burial, as an engineer involved in the rule-making process, can you explain the rationale behind the decision to increase the share of electricity in the drive unit output from 120 kW to 350 kW? And how do you address concerns about the impact on racing and cost among teams?
Burial: Certainly. The decision to increase the share of electricity was driven by our desire to send a message about the environment and to bring in new technology to Formula 1. We also saw an opportunity to create closer racing between teams by forcing them to manage battery usage effectively during a race. As for concerns about cost and impact on racing, we have worked closely with teams throughout the process to ensure that the new rules are reasonable and feasible for them to implement. While there may be some initial challenges, we believe that in the long run, these changes will benefit everyone involved in the sport.
Nicholas, despite the challenges of attracting new teams, the departure of Renault suggests that there may still be concerns among existing teams about the feasibility of these changes. How do you address these concerns and ensure their buy-in to the new rules?
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