The governing body of Formula One approved engine regulations for 2026 on Tuesday. A long-awaited step that could lead to the arrival of brands such as Volkswagen Group, Porsche and Audi.
The International Automobile Federation (FIA) it said its World Motor Sports Council (WMSC) had also updated the 2022 and 2023 technical rules to address safety concerns.
The new power unit will retain the high-revving 1.6-liter V6s, but will have more electric power and use 100% sustainable fuels.
The current engine generator unit heat element (MGU-H) will be removed. This is a prerequisite that has been slipped for Volkswagen Group brands to enter.
“The regulations are intended to make it possible and attractive for newcomers to join the sport at a competitive level,” the FIA said.
It added that they were the result of “collaborative consultation between the FIA and current and potential manufacturers of new PUs (power units)”.
Media reports have indicated that Porsche plans to take a 50% stake Red Bull Technologythe company that builds cars for the current championship leaders.
Red Bull team boss, Christian Horner, told reporters at Hungarian Grand Prix last month that there had been “constructive discussions” with Porsche, but there were still many caveats and hurdles to overcome.
“The first real barrier for any new manufacturer to come in is the technical regulations for the power unit from 2026,” he said.
Linked to Audi Sauber, the Swiss-based company that runs the Alfa Romeo team.
ROLL UP THE RINGS
The WMSC also approved changes to the anti-roll rings, a result of the Chinese pilot’s major accident Guanyu Zhou at Silverstone, and measures to reduce aerodynamic ‘porpoise’.
The President of the FIA, Mohammed Ben Sulayem, He said that a lot of time and resources have been invested in analyzing and solving the problem of vertical oscillation in the new generation of cars.
“The FIA has a duty to act and ensure that drivers are not put at undue risk of injury,” it added.
FIA will measure the phenomenon from Belgian Grand Prix at the end of August.
In 2023, the sides of car races will increase 15 mma compromise agreed to by the teams after the FIA first proposed raising them 25mm.
The FIA said the main finding from the Silverstone crash was that the pointed top of the Alfa’s roll ring separated after digging into the tarmac when the car overturned.
A rounded top will now be required.
“By 2024, the intention is to continue with a significant review of roll-rim tests to ensure that future vehicles can withstand more extreme loads,” the FIA added.
Source: La Verdad
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