Revving Up Revolution: FIA Leads Charge Toward Affordable V8 Engines

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem reiterated his support for transitioning to cheaper V8 engines in Formula 1 by the 2029 season. He emphasized the importance of cost reduction and expressed optimism about the teams’ reception to the change. Ben Sulayem highlighted the complex and expensive nature of current power units, citing the need for a shift to simpler and more affordable technology like V8 engines. The FIA president’s stance aligns with previous discussions on engine affordability held earlier in the season, with an emphasis on maintaining elements of electrification and…

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FIA President Forecasts a Resurgence: Formula 1 Set to Roar Back with V8 Engines

FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem expressed his support for Formula 1 transitioning to more affordable V8 engines by the 2029 season, while also mentioning the possibility of a 12th team entering the grid. Ben Sulayem disclosed his optimism and backing for the V8 engine shift during discussions with journalists at the British Grand Prix, emphasizing the need for cost-effectiveness and sustainability. He emphasized the complexity and high costs of the current power units and highlighted the necessity for a swifter transition to the V8 format. Ben Sulayem had previously advocated…

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Rally Icon Juha Kankkunen Set to Blaze Trails in Hydrogen-Powered Toyota Beast

Juha Kankkunen, four-time World Rally Championship champion and Toyota deputy team principal, will be driving the latest hydrogen-powered rally car from Toyota at Rally Finland. The GR Yaris Rally2 H2 Concept will debut during the event’s Harju stage on the first two days of the competition, taking place from July 31 to August 3. Developed in Jyvaskyla, Finland, the car is based on the current GR Yaris Rally2 model but with an internal combustion engine fueled by compressed hydrogen. Toyota has invested significantly in hydrogen-powered race cars as part of…

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Rising Above Adversity: Thomas Preining’s Redemption Story Following DTM Victory

After securing his third Norisring DTM victory, Thomas Preining stayed in his cockpit due to a previous ankle injury and the absence of air conditioning in his Porsche. The Austrian driver needed all the power he could muster in the intense battle against Jack Aitken’s Ferrari. Despite the mechanic offering him a soda bottle, Preining declined, knowing the potential penalties for extra weight in his racing suit. He finally emerged from his cockpit to celebrate with his team before heading to the weigh-in, ensuring his onboard water bottle did not…

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