Fia confirms future regulatory shifts for 2027 and 2028
The World Motor Sport Council met in Macau this Tuesday, and they have wasted no time setting the path for the future. While immediate adjustments to the 2026 regulations were cleared, the big news is that the first iteration of the 2027 Technical Regulations is officially locked in. This isn't just a minor tweak; it includes a complete structural review and targeted updates designed to make these machines more consistent and enforceable.
Changes are coming to the calendar as well, with pre-season testing growing from three days to four to account for the sheer complexity of these cars. The council has also moved to rebalance the power units, specifically adjusting how the Internal Combustion Engine and Energy Recovery System interact for both 2027 and 2028. This includes fresh flexibility in energy management and a refined approach to fuel energy flow.
As FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem noted, the work doesn't stop when the lights go out. They are currently looking at future concepts like V8 engines running on sustainable fuels to keep the sport evolving. Safety remains the priority, too: for 2026, the FIA has introduced the ability to split 'Heat Hazard' declarations between Sprints and Grand Prix, and they have reconfigured boost mode to prioritize stability during low-grip, wet conditions.
