Glossary / General

new engine

12 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

A new engine in racing means that a team has made changes or improvements to the part of the car that makes it go. This can help the car go faster and perform better in races.

Technical Definition

In Formula 1, a new engine refers to an upgraded or entirely new power unit that teams develop to improve performance, efficiency, and reliability. Changes in engine design can significantly impact a team's competitiveness.

Hear It Discussed

"And I know it's a new engine that out to 24 you know, four cylinder. Yeah, but that's the other thing they have really been tested and know how they're going to be."
Car Pro Radio Show June 13 26 Hour 3 CarPro Radio Show 22:49

"decided to focus on switch focus to 2026 with this new car, new regulation, new engine. So a lot of effort has been put in this year's car."
Bonus interview: Pierre Gasly, Alpine F1 driver, live at Goodwood My week in cars: the Autocar podcast 04:04

"...that is of course with their new engine that they're taking on as well..."
The Motorsport Brief | The F1 title decider in Abu Dhabi Rusty's Garage 22:16