whilst also confirming that a “first issue” of the 2027 rules had
been agreed. At the World Motor Sport Council meeting in Macau, a
variety of topics received formal approval across all FIA world
championships, including the new Formula E calendar. In terms of
F1, the WMSC has rubber-stamped the following changes to the 2026
regulations. The declaration of a heat hazard may now be split
between a Sprint and a grand prix, but still 24 hours prior to the
scheduled start time. For safety reasons, in low grip conditions
when the track is wet, or in poor visibility, boost mode has been
reintroduced, but only to prevent power reduction from a car and
not to increase power output. Overtake mode has also been disabled
in such conditions. For 2027, pre-season testing has been
increased to four days in total from three, with the WMSC ratifying
the “first issue” of the 2027 technical regulations – with a broad
set of “structural, wording, and targeted technical updates that
improve clarity, consistency, and enforceability while
incorporating key learnings from the 2026 season.” The WMSC also
formally passed the proposed changes to the make-up of the power
output of the engines from 2027 as F1 moves away from the 50:50
ICE:Battery split. By 2028, it will be a 60:40 split, with the
updates passed including “targeted adjustments to internal
combustion engine output, fuel energy flow and energy recovery
system deployment, together with increased flexibility in energy
management.” Elsewhere, measures relating to power unit supply,
management of reconnaissance laps and race distances at selected
circuits and financial regulatory changes linked to amendments to
the technical and sporting package for 2027-28,” were also agreed.
“The FIA continues to oversee the evolution of the 2026 Regulations
and work closely with all key stakeholders across the motorsport
community,” said president Mohammed Ben Sulayem. “As with every
major regulatory change, the process does not end when the cars
first take to the track. Continuous dialogue and collaboration are
essential to ensuring that the regulations meet the needs of the
sport, its drivers, and its fans. “Together we are exploring the
future direction of the championship and considering how the sport
can balance innovation, sustainability, performance and fan appeal
in the years ahead. “The discussions around future power unit
concepts, including V8 engines powered by sustainable fuels,
demonstrate the willingness of all parties to engage in shaping the
next chapter of the sport.”