F1 Rumour: Equalisation Of Power Units To Be Introduced In Formula One From 2026

It has been reported that the equalisation of power units will be brought into F1 from 2026.

It has been reported that a new rule will be introduced in the next regulation change from 2026 whereby the FIA will be able to grant additional development to teams who have over 3% less power than the most powerful engine.

This comes after Alpine brought up the conversation of engine equalisation during the F1 commission meeting last week. Although no official announcements have been made. It has been reported by Formu1a.uno that the performance of each power unit will be monitored for the first five races of every season from 2026 to 2030. 

The report states:

"For the new power unit cycle it was in fact decided that in the first five races of each season in the period 2026-2030, the FIA ​​will monitor the performance of the internal combustion engine and an average power will be calculated for each ICE.

"Any engine builder who has more than 3% less power than the most powerful engine will be granted additional development, such as extending the use of their Test Benches, and opening some areas for development."

There have been complaints from fans so far during the 2023 season that it is becoming "boring" due to the predictability. Red Bull has won all twelve races so far with Max Verstappen taking ten victories and Sergio Perez two in the dominant RB19. 

This has raised questions of whether the FIA or Formula One Management will step in to make it more exciting for fans. However, there is an argument of why Red Bull should be punished for doing an almost perfect job. 

The cost cap was brought in to attempt to bring the grid closer together and to stop the top teams from dominating a season, but Red Bull's dominance has proved that this hasn't worked with Mercedes, which is running in second position, 256 points behind in the constructors' championship after 12 races.