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In an exclusive with The Race, Mohammed Ben Sulayem outlines his future F1 vision and reasoning for it
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem believes that Formula 1 cannot sustain its current turbo hybrid engines in the long run, advocating for a significant overhaul of the rules.
Ben Sulayem envisions a new era in F1 that is more cost-effective for teams and reduces the weight of cars significantly.
His proposal includes transitioning to V8 engines by 2029 or 2030, along with implementing more standard components to cut down on expenses.
Although manufacturers rejected the idea of returning to V10 engines, they seem more receptive to the V8 concept.
While standardizing elements like fuel may help control costs, it could pose challenges for teams with existing partnerships with fuel and oil companies.
The FIA estimates that incorporating more standard parts could lead to a substantial cost reduction of up to 65% while shifting to a 90/10 power split between internal combustion engines and batteries in the future.
