The power unit produces around 1,000bhp and comprises several elements: the internal combustion engine, motor generator unit-heat (MGU-H), motor generator unit-kinetic (MGU-K), turbocharger, energy store, control electronics, and exhaust. 

The MGU-H uses energy from the engine's exhaust gases to generate electricity, which is used to keep the turbocharger spinning at optimum speeds and prevent turbo-lag. The MGU-K recovers kinetic energy during deceleration to produce more power when the throttle is applied.

The eight-speed, semi-automatic Mercedes F1 gearbox sits behind the power unit. This is the last gearbox the team will use from an external supplier before switching to transmission and hydraulics developed in-house at our state-of-the-art AMR Technology Campus from 2026. 

Deep in the bowels of the car are the fuel cell, with a capacity of 110kg, and the electronic control unit (ECU) which processes data from hundreds of sensors to optimise performance and ensure the car operates efficiently during races. The ECU is responsible for managing and controlling various systems, such as engine performance, transmission and energy recovery.

This central area of the car also features key safety aspects. The roll hoop directly behind the driver’s head can withstand up to 15G of vertical impact and the halo, fixed above the cockpit and made from a super-light, super-strong aerospace-grade titanium alloy, can withstand 12,500kg.