FIA holds constructive discussions with stakeholders on future direction of Formula 1 technology at key meeting in Bahrain

The FIA convened a gathering in Bahrain as we speak to debate the present and future Energy Unit course for System 1. The assembly, chaired by FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem, the CEO of FOM Stefano Domenicali and FIA Single-Seater Director Nikolas Tombazis, was attended by representatives in individual and by way of videoconference from Audi, Ferrari, Ford, Basic Motors, Honda Racing, Mercedes and Crimson Bull Powertrains.

The listing of representatives included Gernot Döllner, CEO of Audi AG, Michael Moritz, COO Sauber Holding AG, Frédéric, Vasseur, Workforce Principal, Scuderia Ferrari HP, Mark Rushbrook, World Director, Ford Efficiency, Mark Reuss, President of Basic Motors, Russ O’Blenes, CEO of GM Efficiency Energy Models, Koji Watanabe, President of Honda Racing, Tetsushi Kakuda, Government Chief Engineer, Honda Racing, Ola Källenius, Chairman of the Board of Administration and CEO of Mercedes-Benz Group, Toto Wolff, Workforce Principal and CEO, Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Workforce, Christian Horner, Workforce Principal and CEO, Oracle Crimson Bull Racing and Mattia Binotto, Chief Working Officer and Chief Technical Officer of Stake F1 Workforce Kick Sauber. 

In opening the assembly, the FIA President was eager to emphasize that the aim of the gathering was to hunt cost-effective options to safeguard the long-term sustainability of the game and the enterprise of System 1. The FIA has firmly dedicated to the 2026 System One rules. The FIA technical division, along with numerous stakeholders, has invested numerous time within the framing of the 2026 rules on hybrid Energy Models with 100% sustainable gasoline.The 2026 rules, governing Energy Unit and chassis, have attracted new Energy Unit producers to the game – underlining that for the 2026 cycle, the proper technical path has been chosen.

Minor refinements and changes are nonetheless being constructively mentioned with all stakeholders.

Moreover the 2026 rules, a spread of choices and timelines for the long run have been mentioned. One of many matters beneath dialogue was the adoption of normally-aspirated engines with sustainable gasoline. 

Discussions centred on:-    Decreasing prices of analysis and growth of F1 powertrains-    Constructing resilience towards the fluctuations of the worldwide financial system –    Decreasing the complexity of System 1 Energy Models-    Issues on sustainability, weight discount in relation to security, efficiency, street automobile relevance, sound and viewers attraction It’s at all times the FIA’s intention to take a call on future engine rules in session with all stakeholders to agree a approach ahead.The conclusion of as we speak’s assembly was as follows:

–    All events are dedicated to the 2026 rules and stay up for the prospect of thrilling racing –    All events agreed to proceed discussions on the long run technical course of the game –    A stage of electrification will at all times be a part of any future considerations-    The usage of sustainable gasoline might be an imperative-    Consideration might be given to changes on monetary rules regarding Energy Models as a part of broader value reductions –    Policing of these rules might be a precedence Whichever engine roadmap is set upon, the FIA is supportive of the groups and PU producers in guaranteeing containment of prices of R&D expenditure, taking account of environmental issues and performing in the most effective pursuits of the game and the followers. 

–    ENDS