Fia slashes energy limits for japan f1 qualifying, aiming to avoid 'poor show'

The FIA has announced a new energy-recovery measure for the Japanese Grand Prix qualifying session, introducing a cap of 8.0 megajoules per lap, down from the previous 9.0MJ limit.

Energy-hungry tracks demand careful balancing

Suzuka's layout, characterized by low energy demand due to limited braking zones, necessitates significant energy replenishment per lap. The regulatory tweak aims to curb excessive 'lift and coast' and 'superclipping' tactics during qualifying, which can lead to a poor spectacle of cars decelerating unnecessarily.

This move follows discussions between the FIA, F1 teams, and power unit manufacturers, with unanimous support from all parties involved.

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem stated: