The F1 regulations for 2026:
Engine specifications:
• Engine capacity: 1,600 ccm
• Cylinder: 6
• Charging: 1 turbocharger
• Type: V 90°
• Max. bore: 80 mm
• Max. compression: 1:16
• Max. boost pressure: 4.8 bar
• Max. engine speed: 15,000/min
• Max. turbine speed: 150,000/min
• Fuel: E100
• Tank capacity: 100 kg (approx. 135 liters)
Power output:
• Power from the combustion engine: approx. 400 kW (545 hp)
• Max. energy flow: 3,000 Mjoule/h
- • Electric motor: 1 MGU-K
• Power of the electric motor: approx. 350 kW (475 hp)
• Max. torque MGU-K: 500 Nm
• Max. energy feed in battery: 8.5 Mjoule/lap
• Electric boost: 350 kW from 290 km/h to 337 km/h
Weight distribution:
• Minimum weight of the total drive: 185 kg
• Combustion engines, turbochargers, power electronics: min. 130 kg
• Turbocharger: min. 12 kg
• MGU-K: min. 16 kg
• Output shaft: min. 4 kg
• Battery: min. 35 kg
Component limits (per driver/year):
• 3 combustion engines, 3 turbochargers, 3 exhaust systems
• 2 batteries, 2 MGU-K
Test bench allowances:
• 3 full engine, 3 single cylinder, 2 ERS, 1 engine + gearbox, 1 full car (VTT)
• Permitted test bench hours in 2026: 700 hours (burner), 500 hours (ERS)
Budget cap:
• Allowed budget: $130 million/year from 2026