After a few stressful weeks of debate, Formula 1 has found ways to breathe life back into its hybrid engines. This year's new powertrains were supposed to be the future but ran into issues: with batteries that can only deliver full power for brief moments per lap, the fastest laps now require more finesse than flat-out speed. And in races, this disparity can create dangerous gaps between cars.

The solution? From Miami onwards, teams will have a tighter leash on how much energy they can recharge each lap. Qualifying sees the limit drop from 8 MJ to 7 MJ, reducing the need for drivers to be so cautious during their laps. The cars also gain more power when super-clipping – up to 350 kW compared to just 250 kW earlier in the season.

The net effect? Drivers should be able to push harder and faster, making those qualifying runs feel like the thrilling races themselves. And for fans, a bit of sanity will return to how they experience these electrifying moments on track.