{"id":2770,"date":"2026-06-11T16:07:05","date_gmt":"2026-06-11T16:07:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/disport.com.ng\/?p=2770"},"modified":"2026-06-11T16:07:05","modified_gmt":"2026-06-11T16:07:05","slug":"fia-announce-brand-new-f1-rule-changes-as-major-statement-released","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/disport.com.ng\/?p=2770","title":{"rendered":"FIA announce brand new F1 rule changes as major statement released"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<h2 class=\"LeadText_lead-text__wd_PA __className_1a5e55\" data-testid=\"leadtext\">The FIA has confirmed a new agreement on rule changes to be implemented from the 2027 and 2028 Formula One seasons<\/h2>\n<div class=\"Byline_byline-container__K_Owl\" data-testid=\"byline\"><span class=\"Byline_byline-content-wrapper__Imque\" data-testid=\"byline-content\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"Byline_author-badge-date-wrapper__Q7jj1\">\n<p><span class=\"\" data-testid=\"byline-publishedDate\">09:15, 11 Jun 2026<\/span><span class=\"ArticleTimestamp_updated-date__7qD4Q ArticleTimestamp_updated-date-with-published__iFKpF\" data-testid=\"byline-updatedDate\">Updated 10:36, 11 Jun 2026<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<p><button type=\"button\" class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX ImageEmbed_image-lead__Ti3qQ\" data-testid=\"leadimage\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"36821267\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The FIA have made a major announcement on several changes in F1\" loading=\"eager\" sizes=\"(max-width: 508px) 508px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36821267.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200f\/1_F1-Grand-Prix-Of-Abu-Dhabi-2025.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36821267.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s508\/1_F1-Grand-Prix-Of-Abu-Dhabi-2025.jpg 508w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36821267.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615\/1_F1-Grand-Prix-Of-Abu-Dhabi-2025.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36821267.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200f\/1_F1-Grand-Prix-Of-Abu-Dhabi-2025.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"The FIA have made a major announcement on several changes in F1\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">The FIA have made a major announcement on several changes in F1<cite aria-label=\"Image: NurPhoto, NurPhoto via Getty Images\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: NurPhoto, NurPhoto via Getty Images)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The FIA have announced in a statement that an agreement has been secured for regulation modifications to take effect from <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.express.co.uk\/sport\/f1-autosport\/2215876\/fia-confirm-f1-rule-changes\" rel=\"nofollow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">the 2027 and 2028 Formula One campaigns<\/a>. The most significant change concerns the division between combustion and electric power in the engine, with the current 53\/47 split set to become 60\/40 in two years&#8217; time.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The FIA statement read: &#8220;The FIA, FOM, Teams and Power Unit Manufacturers have agreed a package of changes to the Formula 1 Technical, Sporting and Financial Regulations for 2027 and 2028. The agreement follows discussions held since the opening races of the 2026 season, following concerns identified in relation to energy management under the new Power Unit framework.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;The proposed changes are intended to address issues related to energy management and fuel energy flow characteristics and make Qualifying more flat-out while not impacting the positive and exciting racing generated by the new regulations.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;The package introduces a staged rebalancing of Internal Combustion Engine and Energy Recovery System contribution across the 2027 and 2028 seasons. It includes targeted adjustments to internal combustion engine output, fuel energy flow and energy recovery system deployment, together with increased flexibility in energy management.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">JOIN US ON FACEBOOK!<\/strong><a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/MirrorSport#\" rel=\"nofollow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\"> <\/strong><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\"><u>All the best sports news and much more on our dedicated Facebook page<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The hope had been that the changes would be fully implemented ahead of the 2027 campaign, but it is understood that several power unit manufacturers withdrew their backing for that proposal. A compromise agreement was subsequently reached, which will see the alterations introduced on a gradual basis.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">As a result of the ruling, there will shortly be considerably less dependence on the battery, with the expectation that this should tackle issues such as the derating experienced at the end of long straights.<\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"image-group\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-37205774\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"37205774\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Max Verstappen\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37205774.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/1_F1-Grand-Prix-of-Canada.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37205774.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/1_F1-Grand-Prix-of-Canada.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37205774.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/1_F1-Grand-Prix-of-Canada.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37205774.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/1_F1-Grand-Prix-of-Canada.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"Max Verstappen has been among the most vocal critics \" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Max Verstappen has been among the most vocal critics <cite aria-label=\"Image: Getty Images\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: Getty Images)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<aside class=\"Factbox_factbox-container__hSMOa\" id=\"factbox\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Entering Factbox content\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"37253252\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"factbox\" data-testid=\"factbox\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 615px) 615px, (max-width: 810px) 810px, 1168px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37253243.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1168v\/0_GettyImages-2264832158.jpg\" srcset=\"&#10;        https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37253243.ece\/ALTERNATES\/n615\/0_GettyImages-2264832158.jpg 615w,&#10;        https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37253243.ece\/ALTERNATES\/n810\/0_GettyImages-2264832158.jpg 810w,&#10;        https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37253243.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1168v\/0_GettyImages-2264832158.jpg 1168w&#10;    \"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"HeadingThree_heading-three__PBHLs Factbox_heading-three__NXU52 __className_09523b\">Experience F1 live with Gullivers Travel<\/h3>\n<div class=\"Factbox_content__xdMV8\">\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Big moments. 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