Lando Norris
McLaren
Mercedes
Red Bull
Ferrari
Williams
Racing Bulls
Aston Martin
Haas
Alpine
Ferrari are against the proposed engine rule changes for the 2027 season, but they could now be outvoted by their rival manufacturers.
It was reported that F1 teams have agreed to 2027 regulation changes, which would see the 50/50 split in the energy supply move to 60/40 in favour of the ICE. Max Verstappen has spoken out openly over the current rules and has threatened to quit F1 if they are not adjusted.
Should F1 teams also be given extra cost cap spending room in 2027? 🤔
The Red Bull driver wants to focus solely on the ICE and ditch the batteries. While this is not realistic for 2027, the sport seems to be moving in the direction that will keep Verstappen in F1, as the 60/40 split would focus less on electrification.
However, the proposal for 2027 is being delayed, as it needs to be voted on by the manufacturers. Ferrari are opposed to the idea, as are Audi.
Honda and Cadillac side with Red Bull and Mercedes on 2027 60/40 engine change – Ferrari are outvoted
A majority of four manufacturers is needed for the rule change to be passed. Mercedes and Red Bull are openly in support, while Ferrari are against the changes as their 2026 package is focused more on the batteries.
They also fear that it will limit benefits from ADUO and prevent any chance of closing the gap to the frontrunners. Audi side with Ferrari, citing financial implications as it would require more spending without adjusting the cost cap.
Honda were said to be somewhere on the fence, while Cadillac, who have equal power in this situation despite not being an official engine manufacturer yet, were in the same boat.
However, according to a report from Road & Track, sources have indicated that Honda and Cadillac have now sided with Mercedes and Red Bull, at least privately, and are in support of the 60/40 split.
It leaves Ferrari and Audi on the no side, and their approval may not be needed. With four manufacturers now voting yes, the 2027 proposals can be sanctioned, even without the vote of the Italian and German outfits.
READ MORE: All you need to know about Scuderia Ferrari from team principal to factory
David Croft says teams need to know if 60/40 engine change for 2027 will be approved by June
The decision on the 2027 regulations needs to be made sooner rather than later. Cadillac chief Pat Symonds told David Croft that they need to know by June, so they can begin designing the new engine.
Croft said via The F1 Show: “I was having a chat to Pat Symonds at the Grand Prix trust reunion lunch about a week ago now. And Pat is the man who’s trying to design that Cadillac car for next year.
“And he said, ‘Yeah, I’ve got various options on the table, but I need to know really by the start of June which way we’re going here.’ So time is not of the essence in this one.
What engine rule change do you want to see F1 make?
“Money plays a part in it as well. I think Audi have quoted something like $10 million extra, and given the state of finances worldwide at the moment, you can’t discount the money. That might also be a bargaining chip to say, ‘give us a little bit of cost cap leeway too, because if we need more money, we’re going to need a bit on the cost cap and that would help us.’
“But it normally comes down to who’s got the advantage, who hasn’t got the advantage. I think Laurent Mekies is staying very measured and calm, kind of in the middle of all this, because arguably Red Bull will lose out the most.
“Red Bull Powertrains will lose out the most if we change the architecture of the engines and take them out of homologation.”
Receive exclusive F1 news and updates twice a week to your mailbox
