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 decision follows heavy criticism of current V6 turbo power units from drivers and fans, who dislike the high electrical reliance and 'Mario Kart' racing style.
- New V8 engines will feature a 3.0-liter displacement and be approximately 80 kilograms lighter, while requiring at least 50 percent less research and development on powertrains.
- Ben Sulayem confirmed the timeline in Kigali, Rwanda, during the announcement of a 10-year African Grand Prix agreement returning Formula 1 to the continent.
- Despite the announcement being called 'a landmark moment,' the FIA has yet to finalize a rulebook or hold a formal vote on specific engine specifications for 2030.
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FIA (International Automobile Federation) President Mohammed bin Sulayem has confirmed the plan to reintroduce V8 engines to Formula 1 in 2030. While both 2030 and 2031 had been considered as possible dates, the president has now specified 2030 as the concrete introduction date, indicating a focus on the next generation…
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