P1racenews AI automatic summary:
FIA president Ben Sulayem has made a big claim about F1’s future engine direction
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem is advocating for Formula 1 to reintroduce V8 engines by 2030.
Formula 1 had V8 engines until 2013, then switched to V6 turbo-hybrids to align with road technology.
The current regulations emphasize both electrical power and internal combustion, causing dissatisfaction due to complexity.
To address issues like ‘superclipping,’ rules are being adjusted for the Miami Grand Prix this weekend.
Ben Sulayem proposes a V8 comeback with sustainable fuels and limited electrification by 2031.
He believes the shift will simplify power units, rejecting the return of V10 engines.
Ultimately, the decision rests with the FIA, aiming for an earlier transition one year before the rules cycle matures.
