FIA to adjust engine allocation for 2023 F1 season

Formula One’s governing body has announced tweaks to the sport’s sporting regulations by increasing the number of power unit elements allowed for the current season.

Following a meeting of the F1 Commission, the number of Power Unit elements were increased with approval given to increase the number of Internal Combustion Engine (ICE), Turbo Charger, MGU-H and MGU-K elements for 2023 only from three (3) to four (4).

Furthermore, the time allocated to the grid procedure for a Grand Prix will be increased from 40 to 50 minutes. At certain races, this additional time will be used for the presentation of the drivers to the fans.

A further change to the Sporting Regulations sees a definition of 'working on a car' being updated. It means that working on a car during a pit stop penalty (Article 54.4.c) that was introduced as a Sporting Directive in March will be included within the Sporting Regulations.

The Financial Regulations have gone through some changes as well. A specifically dedicated working group within the Financial Advisory Committee (FAC) has developed a proposal for the introduction of an exclusion of costs in respect of certain sustainability initiatives from 2023 onwards, with particular focus on environmental concerns.