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FIA Explores Potential Return of V10 Engines in Formula 1 by 2028

Discussions focus on simplifying engine technology, cutting costs, and balancing existing investments with long-term goals for the sport.

Ferrari's British driver Lewis Hamilton (front L) leads the pack at the start of the sprint race of the Formula One Chinese Grand Prix at the Shanghai International Circuit in Shanghai on March 22, 2025.
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Overview

  • The FIA is in talks with teams and manufacturers about reintroducing V10 engines running on sustainable fuels by 2028 or 2029.
  • The 2026 hybrid engine regulations, featuring a 50/50 electric and internal combustion split, will proceed unless all stakeholders agree to changes.
  • The proposal for V10 engines aims to simplify technology, reduce costs, and address evolving views on electrification and economic stability.
  • Manufacturers like Audi and Honda, heavily invested in the 2026 regulations, would need to be accommodated in any future changes.
  • Any regulatory shifts will require broad consensus among stakeholders and adherence to governance processes to protect existing commitments.