Another huge overhaul to the F1 engine regulations is on the horizon.
FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem aims to reintroduce V8 engines in Formula 1 by 2031 at the latest, moving away from turbo hybrid technology.
Ben Sulayem advocates for the return to normally-aspirated engines with sustainable fuels, phasing out the turbo hybrid era.
Although F1’s current power units are set until at least 2030, there’s a debate whether the next regulatory cycle will start in 2031, with major manufacturers like Mercedes HPP showing interest in V8 or V10 engines.
As the governing body for technical regulations, FIA determines the future rules cycles, with Ben Sulayem emphasizing his push for V8 engines with sustainable fuels for F1.
Ben Sulayem stated his commitment to bringing V8 engines back to F1 ideally by 2030, but by 2031 as part of the next FIA regulations cycle.
He highlights that V8 engines are lighter, simpler, cost-effective, and when combined with sustainable fuels, can align with environmental goals while also bringing back the distinctive sound fans associate with Formula 1.
