Greater focus on electrification for F1's next engine rules Formula 1’s next generation of power units will have an increased focus on electrification and could bring with it initiatives such as push to pass. FIA technical director Gilles Simon is a key player in the creation of F1’s new engine rules and has identified an increased focus on electrical energy as the future direction for the sport. That could allow engine manufacturers greater freedom and individuality in key areas as regulations become less prescriptive. 'We will perhaps still set a limit for the power that we can get from the batteries, but within this limit we will let the manufacturers determine how they manage this...
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