Federação Internacional of Automobilismo announced this Monday a series of profound changes to the technical regulations of Fórmula 1. The measures focus on energy management and the safety of track operations. Most of the new features take effect on Grande Prêmio from Miami, scheduled for May 3. Representantes from the teams and engine suppliers participated in discussions before final validation.
The central objective is to reduce the constant need for battery savings on the part of competitors. Atualmente, drivers complain that the electrical management limits aggressiveness in the laps launched. The FIA decided to reduce the maximum recharge capacity from around 8 to 7 megajoules. Tal tuning forces more efficient use of available power without requiring excessive recovery maneuvers.
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Alterações in electric power aims for safety after recent accidents
The superclipping system, which recovers energy even with the accelerator pressed, had its power increased from 250 to 350 kW. Esta change aims to speed up battery charging times during qualifying sessions and in races. The pilots requested the measure to avoid sudden drops in performance on fast sections. In parallel, the federation established a ceiling of 150 kW for the use of the boost button.
- Redução from 8 MJ recharge limit to 7 MJ per turn
- Aumento of superclipping power to 350 kW under load
- 150 kW Teto for extra power release via boost button
- Restrição from using the MGU-K in non-full throttle zones
- Implementação automatic minimum acceleration system for starts
- Novos protocols for rain tire temperature and warning lights
Restrictions on the MGU-K at specific points on the track aim to prevent dangerous speed differences between cars. The FIA mapped areas where the activation of this component created a risk of rear-end collisions. The accident between Oliver Bearman and Franco Colapinto at Japão served as a warning about the urgency of this technical review. By limiting the performance of the recovery system, the entity hopes that overtaking will occur in a more natural and predictable way for defenders.
Sistema intelligently monitors acceleration to avoid collisions at the start
One of the most sensitive points of the new package involves the initial phase of the tests. The FIA has developed software capable of identifying if a single-seater presents abnormally low acceleration when releasing the clutch. The case of Liam Lawson at Austrália, which remained stagnant on the grid and almost caused a tragedy, motivated the technology. If the system detects initial traction failure, the electric motor will automatically activate to ensure a safe minimum displacement.
Este mechanism will not offer competitive advantage, functioning only as a passive security device. Junto To this, new rear and side lights will be installed to warn other riders of immediate mechanical problems. The protocol will be tested in training sessions before becoming mandatory standard on all circuits this season. The expectation is that the risk of “T” collisions at the start will be drastically reduced.
Ajustes for rain prioritizes grip and visibility of competitors
Wet track conditions also received special attention in the international federation’s new guidelines. Houve a simplification in the rear signal lights to improve distance perception through water spray. Além In addition, the FIA authorized the increase in the temperature of thermal blankets for intermediate tires. Isso ensures that the compounds enter the track with greater immediate grip, avoiding track exits in the first corners.
The balance between the combustion engine and the electrical part, which today divides the power almost equally, remains the greatest engineering challenge. Complaints about the “artificiality” of the disputes generated three rounds of virtual meetings this April alone. With the new rules, the category hopes to recover the full-acceleration DNA that characterizes the elite of world motorsport.