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F1 legend delivers brutal V8 verdict after FIA engine U-turn
An F1 legend dismissed the idea of bringing back V8 engines to the sport, calling the V8 era ‘boring’.
Amid controversial 2026 regulation changes, the FIA is now focusing on the future of power units in F1.
The 2027 power units will prioritize the internal combustion engine over the energy recovery system (ERS) to reduce reliance on energy harvesting methods.
The ICE will run on 100% sustainable fuels, supporting F1’s goal of carbon neutrality by 2030.
There are hints that F1 could return to V8 engines running on sustainable fuels, but changes may not happen before 2030.
While fans may welcome the return of V8 engine sounds, F1 legend Juan Pablo Montoya cautions against overly nostalgic views of the V8 era as “boring” races were common at the time.
V8 engines were used in F1 from 2006 to 2013 before the hybrid power units were introduced, with the latter focusing on fuel efficiency and aligning with automotive trends.
