FIA backs 2027 engine redesign to ease energy harvesting

TL;DR
FIA officials unanimously agreed to a 2027 engine redesign aimed at reducing reliance on energy harvesting and the associated speed penalties; final specs will be discussed in technical groups with teams and power-unit manufacturers, exploring methods to make harvesting less critical while managing costs and chassis constraints, with drivers welcoming the direction but saying more progress is needed.
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