FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem says Formula One is considering a possible shift back to traditional V8 engines, after drivers and teams continue to express objections to the sport’s move toward an electrical-focused power era. Speaking at the Miami Grand Prix, Ben Sulayem indicates the change could happen by 2030, describing V8 power as a potential direction if the current “electrical revolution” does not meet expectations. The comments are presented as an outlook rather than an immediate rule change, reflecting ongoing debate within Formula One about the technology and how well it is being received by participants. Multiple outlets report that the suggestion follows continued discussion around the performance and suitability of the current power approach, with drivers raising concerns. While details of how a V8 return would be implemented are not specified, the remarks outline a scenario in which the FIA revisits the sport’s engine strategy during the next regulatory cycle.
FIA president says Formula One could return to V8 engines by 2030
FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem says Formula One is considering a possible shift back to traditional V8 engines, after drivers and teams continue to express objections to the sport’s move toward an...
- FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem says Formula One could return to V8 engines.
- He suggests a potential timeline of by 2030.
- The comments are linked to ongoing objections from drivers to the sport’s electrical power era.
- The remarks are made at the Miami Grand Prix.
- No immediate rule change or implementation details are specified.
As drivers continue to raise objections to Formula 1's new electrical power era, FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has suggested a return to V8 power.
3 months agoF1 cars could return to traditional V8 engines by 2030, FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem says at Miami GP.
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