India, May 9 -- F1 plans to scrap the 50/50 hybrid power split for 2027, with new engine rules set to give drivers more combustion power and less energy-saving.

F1 is preparing a major update to its 2027 engine regulations after teams, manufacturers and the FIA agreed in to revise the planned hybrid setup. The decision followed an online meeting involving Formula 1 bosses, team principals and engine suppliers. Concerns had grown around how the new generation of cars manages electrical energy during races. Teams feared the new rules could make drivers spend too much time saving battery power instead of pushing hard, especially on circuits with long straights and heavy deployment zones.

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