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Filip Cleeren

FIA confirms 2027 F1 power unit changes

The FIA has formally greenlit F1's move towards a 60/40 power unit split over the next two years, as it makes two key safety changes for 2026.

Earlier this year, the FIA had banned drivers from using Boost Mode in wet conditions following driver feedback that the huge increase in torque would present a safety risk, with the 2026 cars already challenging to drive in the wet without the huge, sudden power increase.

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