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A push by FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem to fast-track the return of V8 engines to Formula 1 is on hold after a summit planned for next week to discuss the idea was called off
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem’s initiative to reintroduce V8 engines to Formula 1 has been put on hold following the cancellation of a summit scheduled for next week.
The proposed plan entailed replacing the current turbo hybrid powerunits with sustainable fuel-powered 2.4-litre V8 engines that featured a hybrid element.
Discussions centered on the potential implementation year, with 2029 and 2030 being considered as options, though a clear consensus among manufacturers was lacking.
The absence of unanimity meant the meeting was called off, indicating a delay in any engine formula changes before 2031.
Ben Sulayem’s vision for a lighter engine and standardized suppliers for gearbox and fuel remains uncertain beyond 2030, as unilateral regulation changes could potentially deter manufacturers from participating in F1.
