Power Unit
A 1,000 hp hybrid that runs on sustainable fuel
Advanced5 chapters7 min total
A Formula 1 “engine” is really a hybrid power unit — a small turbocharged engine working hand-in-hand with a powerful electric system. This course unpacks how the two halves combine, how the energy is recovered and deployed, and the rules on fuel and components that constrain it all.
Start course →- 012 min
More Than an Engine
Why it is called a power unit, not an engine.
- 021 min
The Hybrid System
How braking energy becomes acceleration.
- 031 min
Energy Deployment & Override
Managing a limited battery across a lap.
- 041 min
Component Limits & Penalties
Why a fresh engine can cost grid positions.
- 052 min
Fuel, Flow & Efficiency
Why you cannot just pour in more power.