New sustainable motorsports are being introduced more and more frequently with the aim of enhancing the transition towards sporting sustainability, as well as serving as a catalyst for climate change. On the other hand, established series such as Formula 1 are gradually working to meet these new standards required for environmental conservation.
Hybrid power units have been used in the category since 2014. On the other hand, a few months ago it became known the introduction of a sustainable fuel from the 2026 season, and recently, F1 revealed details about the new engine that will accompany the “great circus” from that year.
The next-generation power unit has been described under three fundamental pillars: “incredible power, sustainable fuels and handling innovation”. These features will usher in an important chapter in the history of Formula 1, which has officially raced since 1950.
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Incredible Power
Formula 1 has confirmed that the new engine will deliver around 1,000 horsepower. Also, the electric motor will be responsible for providing more power, the new MGU-K will dish out triple the amount of power, while the MGU-H will be eliminated.
Sustainable Fuels
This power unit will be powered by a sustainable fuel, which can be perfectly used in street cars. It will drive a carbon neutral circle, which will match the carbon used for its manufacture with emissions, highlighting that there will be no release of additional CO2 emissions.
Driving Innovation
Last but not least, F1 details that the 2026 engine will use less than half the fuel used in the 2013 power units, reflecting a significant change in consumption reduction. Similarly, there will be high voltage energy properly equipped in safe cells, in addition, the materials used in the battery will be destined for recycling.
Written by | Ronald Ortega
