London, April 25 -- Formula 1 bosses have agreed in principle to a mechanism that would allow engine manufacturers facing a performance shortfall under next year's new rules to catch up.

But there was no agreement at a meeting of the F1 Commission on Thursday on a proposal to cut the amount of electrical energy permitted in races.

That had been tabled as a means of preventing cars running out of electrical deployment down the straights at certain circuits.

Both ideas will be discussed at future meetings of the F1 power-unit manufacturers, the BBC reported.

It was broadly agreed by the F1 Commission that the regulations, which are scheduled to run from 2026-30, should be modified so that it is easier for any manufacturer whose engine is...