Pu Elements PDF
Power Unit Information
Australian Grand Prix · 2026 · 5 March 2026 · Doc 6
2026 AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX
06 - 08 March 2026
From The FIA Formula One Race Director Document 6
To All Teams, All Officials Date 05 March 2026
Time 17:28
Title Power Unit Information
Description Power Unit Information
Enclosed 01AUS - PU Info.pdf
Rui Marques
The FIA Formula One Race Director
F1 POWER UNIT INFORMATION TO THE TEAMS AND PUMs
2026 AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX
COMPETITION INFORMATION
| ROUND No. | R01 |
|---|---|
| VENUE | Melbourne |
| CENTRELINE | 5.278 km |
| FORMAT | Standard |
| DATE | 06-08 March |
POWER AND ENERGY LIMITS
| Article C5.2.10 Maximum Recharge per lap | Article C5.12.8 Maximum PU Power Reduction Rate | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Race | Qualifying | Free Practice sessions | Out laps other than in Race | Power Limited Distance | Rate Limit | |
| Normal lap | Overtake | |||||
| 8.0 MJ | 8.5 MJ | 7.0 MJ | 8.5 MJ | 8.5 MJ | 3518 m | 50 kW/s |
| Article C5.2.8 | 400 )W350 k( 3 0 0 re w2 5 0 o P200 Base - Standard C D K U1 1 0 5 0 0 Base - Overtake G M 50 0 240 260 280 300 320 340 360 vCar (km/h) | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum DC power of ERS-K function of car speed | ||
| Standard | Override | |
| Base - Standard | Base - Overtake |
| Base | - Standard |
|---|---|
| Base | - Overtake |
OVERTAKE
| Article B7.2 | Detection Line | Activation Line |
|---|---|---|
| Detection Gap | [sLap & Loop] (Art. B7.2.1b.viii) | [sLap & Loop] (Art. B7.2.1b.ix) |
| 1.0 s | 4650 m (TBC) (L21) | 4713 m (L22/SC1) |
IDENTIFICATION OF SECTORS WHERE EXCEPTIONS APPLY
| Article C5.12.4 Sectors where PU power reduction at the start of a Power Limited Pending period can be greater than 150kW | Article C5.12.5 Sectors where a reset of MGUK power reduction is permitted | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Identification of Sectors | Lap distance window [m] | Maximum PU power reduction permitted | Identification of Sectors | Lap distance window [m] |
| T11-T13 | 4100-4550 | 350kW | Exit T5 | 1450-1600 |