P1racenews AI automatic summary:
F1 is holding a meeting this weekend to discuss the possibility of returning to V10 engines – an idea Charles Leclerc is in favour of.
“Charles Leclerc expressed his dissatisfaction with the upcoming technical regulations, advocating for a return to V10 engines. F1 teams are scheduled to convene in Bahrain this weekend to explore the potential reintroduction of V10 engines. The sport will witness significant changes in its technical regulations next year, including a substantial increase in battery power and a balanced distribution between electric and combustion engine power output. Despite Leclerc’s reservations about the new regulations, he emphasized the collective preference for V10 engines among drivers. While the proposal for V10 engines is likely to be dismissed due to investments in the 2026 power unit, Leclerc highlighted the limited influence drivers have in such decisions. He emphasized the importance of competitiveness but acknowledged the current developments are not particularly captivating or beneficial for drivers, safety, or the sport as a whole.”
