2019 F1 Regulations

Wider, Simpler Wings

To help cars follow each other, the FIA rewrote the front wing: it became 200 mm wider and 20 mm higher, moved 25 mm forward, and lost the complex endplates that threw air around the front tyres. Bargeboards were cut down in height and moved forward, and the rear wing became wider and deeper with a larger DRS opening. A point for the fastest lap, for drivers finishing in the top ten, was added, along with a minimum weight for driver and seat so that heavier drivers were not at a disadvantage.

Typical Engine

Configuration

Capacity

1.6L

Aspiration

Turbo-Hybrid

Power

~1000 hp (estimates vary)

Mercedes M10 EQ Power+Ferrari 064Honda RA619H

What Changed

Front Wing

Before

Narrower, lower, complex endplates

After

200 mm wider, 20 mm higher, simpler endplates

Bargeboards

Before

Taller

After

Lowered and moved forward

Rear Wing

Before

Narrower and shallower

After

Wider and deeper, larger DRS opening

Fastest Lap

Before

No bonus

After

1 point (top ten finishers only)

Driver Weight

Before

Heavier drivers carried a weight disadvantage

After

Minimum weight for driver and seat

Impact on Racing

The aim was closer following, but the change was modest compared with the ground-effect reset that came three years later
The fastest lap point gave teams a reason to pit late for fresh tyres when they had a big lead
Mercedes won both titles again, with Lewis Hamilton taking his sixth world championship

What changed in the 2019 F1 regulations?

To help cars follow each other, the FIA rewrote the front wing: it became 200 mm wider and 20 mm higher, moved 25 mm forward, and lost the complex endplates that threw air around the front tyres. Key changes: Front Wing: Narrower, lower, complex endplates to 200 mm wider, 20 mm higher, simpler endplates; Bargeboards: Taller to Lowered and moved forward; Rear Wing: Narrower and shallower to Wider and deeper, larger DRS opening; Fastest Lap: No bonus to 1 point (top ten finishers only).

How did the 2019 regulations affect racing?

The aim was closer following, but the change was modest compared with the ground-effect reset that came three years later. The fastest lap point gave teams a reason to pit late for fresh tyres when they had a big lead. Mercedes won both titles again, with Lewis Hamilton taking his sixth world championship.

What engines did F1 cars use under the 2019 rules?

V6, 1.6L, Turbo-Hybrid, around ~1000 hp (estimates vary). Notable engines: Mercedes M10 EQ Power+, Ferrari 064, Honda RA619H.