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FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has spoken of his confidence that F1 will return to using V8 engines in the near future.
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem expressed confidence in Formula 1’s return to V8 engines in the near future, transitioning from the current V6 hybrid engines.
Next year, F1 plans to enhance its electrification by balancing internal combustion and electric motor power.
Despite earlier talks of reintroducing V10 engines, an emergency meeting at the Bahrain Grand Prix confirmed moving forward as planned with the next generation.
Ben Sulayem emphasized the re-introduction of V8 engines, which have been absent from F1 since 2013, citing commercial and cost benefits.
He also mentioned the possibility of welcoming a 12th F1 team, such as Cadillac in 2026, highlighting the importance of value addition to sustain the business of Formula 1.
