Formula 1 agrees to engine design change after criticism

F1 has agreed a two-step engine change: power split moves to 58-42 (ICE‑electric) in 2027 and 60-40 in 2028, boosting internal-combustion power and cutting peak electric output to make cars more ICE-driven.
The move responds to driver anger that this year's hybrid rules made qualifying less "flat‑out" (Max Verstappen even threatened to quit); the changes also raise electrical harvesting power so teams can recharge faster.
The FIA has ranked power units and allowed performance-based upgrades and extra budget — Red Bull were reportedly top, Honda bottom, with Mercedes/Ferrari/Audi given upgrade allowances.