New Rules for Formula One Engines

May 13, 2026, 20:40
CanadaSports

Introduction

The FIA has new rules to help engine makers who are slow.

Main Body

Slow engine makers can get more money. They can also spend more time on computer tests. If an engine is very slow, the maker gets more money to fix it. Honda is very slow right now. Their cars shake and stop during races. Mercedes and Ferrari are very fast. Some people say fast teams are lying. They say fast teams pretend to be slow. They want the extra money for the year 2027. Toto Wolff says this is not fair.

Conclusion

The FIA will look at the race data. Then they will decide who gets the money.

Learning

🏎ī¸ Comparing Things (Opposites)

In this story, we see two opposite ideas: Fast and Slow. This is the easiest way to describe things at an A2 level.

The Pattern: [Subject] + is/are + [Adjective]

  • Slow →\rightarrow Honda is slow.
  • Fast →\rightarrow Mercedes is fast.

💡 The 'More' Rule

When we want a bigger amount of something, we use More.

  • More money →\rightarrow 💰💰💰
  • More time →\rightarrow ⏰⏰⏰

Example from text: "They can also spend more time on computer tests."

🛠ī¸ Action Words (Present Simple)

Look at how the text describes what happens during a race. It uses simple actions:

  1. Shake (move quickly side to side)
  2. Stop (finish moving)
  3. Fix (make it work again)

Text check: "Their cars shake and stop during races."

Vocabulary Learning

engine (n.)
A machine that produces power
Example:The engine of the car needs to be checked.
maker (n.)
A person or company that makes something
Example:The maker of the engine promised a quick repair.
slow (adj.)
Not fast or quick
Example:The slow car took longer to finish the race.
fast (adj.)
Moving quickly or with great speed
Example:The fast team won the championship.
money (n.)
Currency used to buy goods and services
Example:They received more money for fixing the engine.
test (n.)
An examination to check something
Example:The car passed all the computer tests.
computer (n.)
An electronic device that processes data
Example:They used a computer to analyze the race data.
race (n.)
A competition to see who is fastest
Example:The race ended with a close finish.
data (n.)
Facts or information that can be used for analysis
Example:The FIA will look at the race data before deciding.
fair (adj.)
Just or unbiased
Example:Toto Wolff said the rules were not fair.
look (v.)
To examine or observe carefully
Example:The FIA will look at the engine performance.
decide (v.)
To choose or determine a course of action
Example:They will decide who gets the extra money.