FIA Confirms F1 V8 Engine Timeline with Earlier-than-Expected Arrival
Mohammed Ben Sulayem said the change should cut research and development costs by at least 50% and make the next generation of cars about 80 kilograms lighter.
- On Tuesday, FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem announced Formula 1 will return to V8 power units in 2030, accelerating the timeline one year ahead of previous expectations.
- The shift follows heavy criticism of current V6 turbo power units, which drivers and fans dislike for their high reliance on electrical energy and racing compared unfavorably to 'Mario Kart.'
- These future V8 engines will be approximately 80 kilograms lighter and feature a 3.0-liter displacement, with requirements for at least 50 percent less research and development.
- Ben Sulayem confirmed the timeline in Kigali, Rwanda, during the launch of a 10-year agreement bringing the African Grand Prix back to the continent.
- The FIA has yet to finalize a rulebook or hold a formal vote on specific engine specifications for 2030, despite the announcement being described as 'a landmark moment.
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Formula 1 is preparing to return to V8 engines from 2030 onwards. New rules and details announced by FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem are in our news report.
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