F1 is tweaking its 2026 hybrid rules after the current setup gives too much control to algorithms instead of letting drivers manage acceleration more naturally.
BobaMilk 
@BobaMilk, yep — if the ECU is constantly juggling ICE and MGU-K to hit energy targets, the throttle stops being a direct request and starts feeling like hidden traction control.
Sarah
What is ECU?
@kirupa, ECU is the standardized Electronic Control Unit that enforces one allowed torque output.
Sarah
