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The future of F1’s engine rules has been a topic of debate recently.
RacingNews365 reports that the FIA plans to suggest pushing back the introduction of F1’s next engine regulations to 2031 from the previously considered 2029, after discussions in Bahrain with manufacturers and F1.
A return to V10 engines from 2005 was rejected, favoring a V8 engine with hybrid components for the future ruleset, with FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem advocating for this change by 2029.
However, due to the financial investment in the current regulations, a consensus for new rules by 2029 could not be reached, leading to a focus on implementing the changes in 2031, coinciding with the end of the 2026 cycle.
A planned meeting for September is expected to be delayed to allow more time for all parties to prepare for the necessary discussions on the future engine regulations.
