Formula 1 has reached a preliminary agreement to transition from the unpopular 50/50 engine power split to a 60/40 split in favor of internal combustion engines (ICE) starting in 2027. This decision, made in collaboration with teams, aims to address driver frustrations regarding the current focus on battery power and the resulting need for 'lifting-and-coasting' during races. Prominent drivers like Max Verstappen and Fernando Alonso have voiced their concerns, with Verstappen likening the situation to a video game and Alonso referring to F1 as the 'battery world championship.' While the battery element will remain, this shift is intended to reduce the less favorable aspects of the current engine design while still aligning with F1's goal of enhancing road relevance through electrical power. The proposed changes will need to be finalized and approved by the World Motorsport Council later this year, as discussions with teams and Power Unit Manufacturers continue.