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F1 Rejects Proposal to Reintroduce V10 Engines

Posted : 11 April 2025

Formula 1 officials have turned down a proposal to reintroduce V10 naturally aspirated engines in the near future. The decision was made during a meeting at the Bahrain Grand Prix between F1, the governing body FIA, and the sport’s engine manufacturers.

 

The discussions reaffirmed the commitment to the revised hybrid engine regulations set to begin in 2026, which will retain the current V6 turbo hybrid engines but simplify their systems while boosting the proportion of power provided by electrical components.

 

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem had been advocating for a shift towards naturally aspirated V10 engines powered by sustainable fuels, but the majority of car manufacturers expressed their preference to remain with the hybrid power setup.

 

 These manufacturers made it clear that they were dedicated to the 2026 hybrid regulations, which will include an increase in the electrical power component from 20% to around 50%, alongside the use of fully sustainable fuels.

 

Concerns have been raised about the potential negative effects of the new engine regulations on racing, particularly the complexity of the hybrid systems and the aerodynamic rules needed to manage energy harvesting.

 

Despite these concerns, the meeting agreed to focus on the success of the upcoming regulations while leaving open discussions for future engine directions. A key takeaway from the meeting was the continued importance of electrification and sustainable fuels in shaping the sport's future.

 

Audi, which is preparing to enter Formula 1 in 2026, emphasized its commitment to the new power unit regulations, highlighting the three main pillars of its technology: highly efficient engines, advanced hybrid electrification, and the use of sustainable fuels. The FIA also reaffirmed its support for the 2026 regulations, noting that these rules have already attracted new manufacturers, signaling the right technical path for the sport’s future.

 

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