Significant changes have been unveiled in regards to the F1 power units, both for the current season, and beyond into F1 2027.<\/p>\n
Next year, the electric\/internal combustion power ratios are to be tweaked, but before that, the FIA has updated its system for helping struggling manufacturers. All of this and more, as we take a look back at Friday\u2019s major F1 news headlines.<\/p>\n
F1 electric\/ICE split updated for 2027<\/p>\n
Want more PlanetF1.com coverage? Add us as a preferred source on Google to your favourites list<\/a> for news you can trust.<\/p>\n The FIA has revealed that a change to the power unit regulations has been agreed for F1 2027.<\/p>\n An increase in internal combustion engine power is coming.<\/p>\n Read more \u2013 F1 2027 power unit regulations changed as electrical vs. combustion ratio revealed<\/a><\/p>\n FIA expands ADUO safety net<\/p>\n Before we get to 2027, the ADUO [Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities] process has been updated, in light of the effect of the cancelled Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix.<\/p>\n Designed to help power unit manufacturers which have fallen behind the leading example, the update means that a new first checkpoint has been determined.<\/p>\n Read more \u2013 FIA expands ADUO safety net as cancelled races force Formula 1 rule tweak<\/a><\/p>\n Aston Martin AMR26 Sakura stay explained<\/p>\n One of the manufacturers to benefit from the ADUO system will be Honda.<\/p>\n After a harrowing start to the Aston Martin and Honda partnership, an AMR26 car was left behind in Japan for Honda testing.<\/p>\n The decision appears to have paid off.<\/p>\n Read more \u2013 Why Aston Martin left an F1 car behind in Japan after Suzuka<\/a><\/p>\n Key Saudi Arabian GP decision looms<\/p>\n F1 2026 calendar efforts are in \u2018overtime\u2019, as a decision on reinstating the Saudi Arabian GP moves closer into view.<\/p>\n The Bahrain, Las Vegas and Abu Dhabi GPs could serve as prominent puzzle pieces in the calendar scenarios being discussed.<\/p>\n Read more \u2013 F1 2026 calendar reshuffle in \u2018overtime\u2019 as 2026 Saudi Arabian GP timeline emerges<\/a><\/p>\n Should Ferrari be worried by Miami GP upgrade results?<\/p>\n The answer is yes, according to Karun Chandhok.<\/p>\n Ferrari introduced 11 upgrades \u2013 the most of any team \u2013 for its SF-26 challenger in Miami.<\/p>\n It was a package which failed to rattle McLaren or Mercedes, so Chandhok has been informed.<\/p>\n Read more \u2013 What McLaren and Mercedes told Chandhok about Ferrari\u2019s Miami GP updates<\/a><\/p>\n Want to be the first to know exclusive information from the F1 paddock? Join our broadcast channel on WhatsApp<\/a> to get the scoop on the latest developments from our team of accredited journalists.<\/p>\n You can also subscribe to the PlanetF1 YouTube channel<\/a> for exclusive features, hear from our paddock journalists with stories from the heart of Formula 1 and much more!<\/p>\n