Hydraulics is noted for packing a lot of power into compact packages, and today's Formula 1 racing cars are taking advantage of this feature with great success.

The Gen3 Formula E racecars produce 350kW of power. Formula E has really taken the automotive world by storm, with the series showcasing that it is indeed possible to race with an all-electric car.

The most significant change that Formula 1's power units will see is the removal of the Motor Generator Unit – Heat (or MGU-H). The MGU-H harvested electricity from the exhaust gases spinning ...