The FIA’s Nikolas Tombazis has explained why exploratory talks about potential future engine regulations for F1 have already begun following the postponement of a critical meeting in London this week.

A meeting between the power unit manufacturers and the FIA was scheduled to be held on Thursday September 11, but was postponed until a later date as the plan is now for the F1 2026 hybrid power units to see out the full five-year regulation cycle as originally scheduled.

Crucial F1 V8 power unit meeting postponed

During the Italian Grand Prix, PlanetF1.com learned that the scheduled meeting to discuss a potential switch to an alternative power unit before the planned end of the new regulation cycle had been postponed.

F1 is set to introduce a new hybrid power unit next year, retaining th

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