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F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali is already discussing the next regulations cycle and the return of V8 engines
F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali and FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem are in agreement about a return to V8 engines, aiming for a more sustainable direction for Formula 1. The 2026 regulations focus on increased electrical power split with the internal combustion engine to achieve this goal. The move towards sustainability began in 2014, when turbo-hybrid V6 engines replaced the V8 engines. Despite the departure of V8 engines, their screeching sound remains a beloved part of Formula 1 history. The FIA plans to reintroduce V8 engines by 2030 or 2031, with some hybrid element to meet sustainability criteria. Domenicali fully supports Ben Sulayem’s vision for a Formula 1 future featuring sustainable fuel, lighter cars, and a return to the essence of motorsport with V8 engines.
