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A major meeting was held in Bahrain on Friday where F1 manufacturers discussed the future of the power unit regulations.
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner discussed a recent meeting in Bahrain among F1 power unit manufacturers, where they agreed to continue with the planned 2026 regulation changes. However, there was openness to the concept of potentially bringing back “normally aspirated” engines in the future. Even though there were talks of delaying or scrapping the 2026 changes in favor of V10 engines, it was clarified that the idea was not completely discarded. The meeting, initiated by the FIA president, focused on the next generation of F1 engines and gathering feedback from manufacturers. While a V10 engine may provide the beloved sound, other factors like electrification and sustainable fuels must also be considered. The impact of global economic uncertainty, including tariffs and the importance of cost control, was highlighted as F1 looks towards a balanced and sustainable future.
