Fernando Alonso Is Cautious About the Return of the V8 in F1: "Hybrids Might Be the Way forward."
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Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin F1) has revealed his thoughts on the debate surrounding future F1 engine regulations. Having driven naturally aspirated V10 and V8 engines, Alonso acknowledges the enjoyment of driving those cars, but argues that the same technology should not be applied to modern F1…
If there is anyone in the current Formula 1 grid who can speak with knowledge of how the engines have changed, that is Fernando Alonso. The Asturian has lived practically every modern era of the championship, from the deafening V10 to the V8 and the current hybrid V6.
Max Verstappen is far from being the only one to criticize the powertrains introduced into Formula 1 this season. Mario Illien, a renowned motor engineer and co-founder of Ilmor, shares the concern of the quadruple world champion about the excessive place given to electric power in the 2026 regulation. With decades of experience and many titles won with his engines, Switzerland believes that this technological evolution is detrimental to the sho…
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