Boost, Overtake and Recharge; F1 announces new terms for 2026

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FILE PHOTO: Formula One F1 - Belgian Grand Prix - Spa-Francorchamps, Spa, Belgium - July 30, 2023 General view of the steering wheel in the car of Ferraris Charles Leclerc before the race REUTERS/Stephanie Lecocq/File Photo

LONDON, Dec 17 - Formula One fans will be hearing a lot about Boost, Overtake, Active Aero and Recharge in 2026 after saying farewell to DRS, the drag reduction system that provided an extra ‍burst ​of speed for overtaking.

The Liberty Media-owned sport announced revised ‍terminology on Wednesday to accompany the start of a new engine era and what it is calling the ​biggest ever ​overhaul of the technical regulations.

The cars will be thinner and lighter with narrower tyres and a 50/50 split on internal combustion, using sustainable fuel, and electric power.

In this new generation ‍the drivers have more power in their hands than ever before, Formula One said in a ​statement.

Critical decision making over energy deployment, ⁠regeneration and conservation puts even greater responsibility on them.

Understanding how they will deploy and use these new tactical elements will be vital in ensuring the greatest appreciation of their skill and race-craft.

Formula One said it wanted to ​avoid gimmicks and jargon and had finalised a list of new terms after consulting the governing FIA, teams, engineers and ‌fans new and old.

OVERTAKE MODE replaces DRS, ​a strategic tool giving extra power for overtaking to drivers who are within a second of the car in front.