F1’s sudden engine change for 2027 explained

About this episode

The episode explains F1's unexpected decision to change its engine regulations for 2027, discussing the implications and political factors involved.

We explain F1’s unexpected decision to move away from the 50/50 split of electric and V6 power in 2027. As well as revealing the full scope of changes that go beyond the increase in V6 and reduction in deployment power for next year, Jon Noble, Ben Anderson and Edd Straw also delve into the difficult details that must be solved to make it happen. The political machinations that made this change of direction possible, and the expected timeline for finalising the changes are also delved into. In the final part of the podcast, we look at the long-term V8 engine plans for 2030 or 2031 and the key considerations for formulating those rules. Get bonus F1 podcasts, extra content and ad-free listening, sign-up to The Race Members' Club on Patreon today . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Guests: Jon Noble, Ben Anderson, Edd Straw

Topics covered

• F1 engine changes
• V6 power
• electric power
• political machinations
• long-term engine plans
• 2027 regulations

Keywords

• F1
• engine change
• V6
• electric power
• 2027
• politics
• regulations

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Organizations: F1, The Race Media Ltd

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