F1 wants to trade its hybrid V6 future for the sound of a V8

The FIA president says V8 engines are returning to F1 by 2031 at the latest, with or without manufacturer approval

F1 could get loud again from 2030: Why the sport is discussing changing engines again

Technical regulations were overhauled for the 2026 season, a key part being the hybrid V6 engines that increased electrical power and runusing fully-sustainable fuels. But now, the sport could be set to change course — and get loud again — by returning to the simpler V8 engines as soon as 2030.

FIA President Confirms F1 V8 Return – With or Without Manufacturer Approval

The 2026 Formula 1 season is four rounds old and already the sport is planning its escape from it. FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem used the Miami Grand Prix weekend to confirm what many in the paddock had been
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FIA targets 2030 for F1 V8 engine return amid hybrid backlash

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has confirmed Formula 1 will reintroduce V8 engines by 2031, with hopes to bring them back as early as 2030 if manufacturers agree. The move follows widespread criticism of the current 2026 V6 hybrid units for their ...
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F1 Might Ditch V6 Hybrids For V8 Power By End Of Decade

F1 m ay switch to V8 power units by the 2030 season as full electrification falls out of public favor on the streets and in motorsports.