Changes to Formula 1 Engines and Races

May 12, 2026, 11:45
AustraliaSports

Introduction

Formula 1 is changing its engine rules. They want the cars to work better and plan new engines for the year 2030.

Main Body

Five years ago, F1 made engines use half petrol and half electricity. This brought in new companies like Audi and Ford. But the cars did not have enough energy. Drivers like Lewis Hamilton say this makes racing less about skill. In 2027, the engines will change. They will use more petrol and less electricity. For 2030, the boss of the FIA wants old V8 engines. Some companies like this idea because they can use green fuel. Other companies do not like it. Some races are cancelled because of wars in the Middle East. There are no races in Bahrain or Saudi Arabia right now. F1 wants to bring back the Bahrain race, but it is difficult to plan.

Conclusion

Formula 1 is changing its engines and its race dates. They want to fix technical problems and deal with problems in different countries.

Learning

πŸ•’ Time Travel with Verbs

In this story, we see how the author moves from the past to the future. This is the key to A2 speaking.

The Past (What happened)

  • Made (Past of make)
  • Brought (Past of bring)
  • Did not have (Negative past)

The Future (What will happen)

  • Will change (Something certain)
  • Want to bring back (A desire for the future)

The Present (The current situation)

  • Is changing (Happening right now)
  • Are cancelled (Current state)

Quick Pattern: Past β†’\rightarrow Present β†’\rightarrow Future Example: "F1 made a rule β†’\rightarrow F1 is changing rules β†’\rightarrow Engines will change."

Vocabulary Learning

engine
a machine that converts fuel into motion
Example:The engine of the car is very powerful.
rule
a rule is a rule that tells us what we can or cannot do
Example:The new rule says no smoking in the building.
car
a vehicle that has four wheels and runs on roads
Example:She drives a blue car.
work
to do tasks or activities
Example:He works as a teacher.
plan
to think about and decide what to do
Example:We plan to visit the museum tomorrow.
year
a period of 12 months
Example:It is the year 2023.
petrol
a liquid used to fuel cars
Example:The car needs petrol to run.
electricity
power that comes from electric current
Example:The lights use electricity.
company
a business that sells goods or services
Example:The company sells cars.
energy
the power to do work
Example:She has a lot of energy.
driver
a person who drives a vehicle
Example:The driver is careful.
skill
the ability to do something well
Example:He has great cooking skill.
race
a competition to see who can move fastest
Example:The race started at 9 a.m.
war
a conflict between countries
Example:The war lasted for many years.
country
a nation with its own government
Example:Japan is a country in Asia.
problem
a situation that needs a solution
Example:There is a problem with the door.
fix
to repair or solve a problem
Example:I will fix the broken window.
deal
to handle or manage something
Example:We need to deal with the issue.
different
not the same as another
Example:They have different opinions.
date
a particular day in a calendar
Example:Her birthday is on a date in June.
technical
related to technology or machinery
Example:The technical details are complex.