Doc 8 - Power Unit Information

Technical/ScrutineeringNotices/Procedures

2026 Italian Grand Prix - Power Unit Information

Document 8 From: The FIA Formula 1 Race Director To: All Teams, All Officials Date: 03 September 2026


🏁 Competition Information

  • Round: R13
  • Venue: Monza
  • Centreline: 5.793 km
  • Format: Standard
  • Date: 04 - 06 September 2026

⚡ Power and Energy Limits

Article C5.2.10 - Maximum Recharge per Lap

Session / ConditionRecharge Limit
Race (Overtake not active)7.0 MJ
Race (Overtake active)7.5 MJ
Qualifying5.0 MJ
Free Practice Sessions7.5 MJ
Out Laps (other than in Race)9.0 MJ

Article C5.12.8 - Maximum PU Power Reduction Rate

  • Power Limited Distance: 4218 m
  • Rate Limit: 50 kW/s

🔍 Identification of Sectors Where Exceptions Apply

Article C5.2.8iii - Alternative Power Curve (Sprint & Race)

  • Identification of Sectors: T4-T7
  • Lap Distance Window: 2100-2800 m

Article C5.12.4 - PU Power Reduction > 150kW at Start of Power Limited Pending Period

  • Identification of Sectors: T4-T7 (SQ & Q: [Exit T11])
  • Lap Distance Window: 2100-2800 m (SQ & Q: [5050-5350] m)
  • Maximum PU Power Reduction Permitted: 350kW (SQ & Q: [350kW])

Article C5.12.5 - Reset of MGUK Power Reduction Permitted

  • Identification of Sectors: [Exit T11]
  • Lap Distance Window: [5300-5800] m

🚀 Overtake (Article B7.2)

  • Detection Gap: 1.0 s
  • Detection Line (L18): 5050 m (TBC)
  • Activation Line (L19): 5249 m