2026 #F1 power unit regs are out. Summary, the same layout and power output (~1000hp).
But new; eFuel, less fuel flow, and greater ERS-K, to compensate for the loss of combustion power, the ERS-H & Variable trumpets.
This means we keep the power, but more will come from the hybrid system, not quite 50/50. #F1#TechTalk
Without the MGUH and variable trumpets the combustion engine will be more laggy. With the reduced fuel flow exhaust-flaming hot antilag strategies won't be practical. Cold antilag and using the added output from the MGUK will be required. #F1#TechTalk
Energy recovery will be lost from the lack of the MGUH, which means everything needs to be recovered from the rear axle under braking. Rear brakes will hardly be necessary #F1#TechTalk
Packaging wise, the fuel tank can be smaller, the battery may need to be bigger. The plenum can be smaller, like Mercs 2014 design.
But overall nothing significant. #F1#TechTalk
Mcl went with a complex floor edge far earlier than most. With a finned scrolled edge towards the front, a flap in the mid section and a well supported deck in front of the rear tyre. #F1#TechTalk
Speed Kiwi on the DRS pod. The lower DRS linkage pulls the flap open, the upper part omission a stay with a pivoted end to support the wide flap. #F1#TechTalk
Brakes and ducts, missing the discs in each case, but usefully shows the hub where desc/bell mount to its splines #F1#TechTalk
The AMR22 still runs the highest nose tip/wing. RBR inspired floor fences and mirror housings.
Stripes on the wheel cover help identify the nut at pitstops. #F1#TechTalk