The Great Reset: Unpacking the F1 2026 Revolution
It's easy to think that F1 is now over. While it's certainly not the case in the Seante Grand Prix office, the immense pressure that every engineer in Formula 1 is already under is a fascinating quandary as the sport faces its most significant technical overhaul in years: the 2026 regulations . The new regulations in 2026 aren't just minor changes; they're a fundamental reset designed to create more dynamic racing, increase sustainability, and reward agile design. 1. The Power Unit Overhaul: 50/50 Electrification The new Power Unit shifts to a near 50/50 split between the Combustion Engine (ICE ) and electric power, which is already under controversy as it is now a talking point that at some of the races, this ratio split may not work, so already bigger conversations are being had, and things are not as clear-cut as they seem to be. Electric Surge: Electrical power skyrockets from 120kW to 350kW (an almost 300% increase), with energy recovered under braking ...
