Wolff urges FIA to prevent engine upgrades altering F1 pecking order

Mercedes chief Toto Wolff has urged the FIA to ensure rules allowing power unit manufacturers to develop their engines during the 2026 season don’t interfere with Formula 1’s pecking order.

Included in the new power unit regulations for the 2026 season was a performance-balancing measure that will allow those trailing the leading manufacturer by a certain margin to develop their models.