FIA plans to reduce electric power under revised F1 2027 regulations

Formula 1’s governing body has announced that it wants to modify the current technical regulations from the 2027 season following concerns raised by drivers, teams and manufacturers during the opening phase of the 2026 campaign.

The biggest criticism of the new generation of cars has centred around the heavy focus on energy management. Drivers have repeatedly complained that they are forced to slow down before braking zones and cannot push consistently through high-speed corners without compromising lap time.

Safety concerns also appeared earlier this season after Oliver Bearman’s major crash at Suzuka, which highlighted the risks caused by large speed differences between cars deploying and harvesting energy.

In response, the FIA already introduced smaller adjustments ahead of the Miami Grand Prix, including increasing the deployment limit and slightly reducing energy harvesting during qualifying sessions.

For 2027, Formula 1 now plans a bigger step. The FIA wants to increase the power produced by the internal combustion engine while reducing the electric contribution from the energy recovery system.

According to the proposal, combustion engine power would rise by around 50kW, while electric deployment would decrease by a similar amount. The changes are intended to make the cars easier to race, reduce extreme energy-saving tactics and improve the overall driving experience.

The proposals still require final approval from power unit manufacturers and the World Motor Sport Council, but the FIA says the changes have already been agreed “in principle”.