ABC News – Australia ·australia ·1 hour ago

FIA plans Formula 1 return to V8 engines starting 2031 amid cost

Formula 1's governing body announced plans to return to V8 engines starting in 2031, with FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem stating the change is inevitable. The current 2026 hybrid power units, which nearly triple electric output to 350 kilowatts, face criticism over high costs exceeding $660 million per manufacturer and added weight.

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