Formula 1 returns to Africa with 10-year agreement to race in Rwanda
V8 BACK.....
V8 BACK.....
- Timeline: FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem aims to introduce the V8 switch by 2030 if power unit manufacturers approve it (requiring a super-majority vote of four out of six manufacturers), or 2031 when the FIA can mandate the change under regulation rules.
- Engine Design: The proposed power unit is a 3-liter (or smaller 2.6-liter) turbocharged V8 with reduced, minor electrification (around a 100 kW hybrid element) and sustainable fuels.
- Reasons for the Switch:The sport is targeting louder noise levels, lower complexity, lighter weights, and greater popularity compared to the current V6 hybrid engines