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FIA Plans 2029 Return of Sustainable V8 Engines in F1

Mohammed Ben Sulayem has secured backing to adopt lighter, more affordable V8 units fueled solely by sustainable fuel.

Formula One F1 - Miami Grand Prix - Miami International Autodrome, Miami, Florida, United States - May 3, 2025 McLaren's Lando Norris shakes hands with FIA president Mohammed ben Sulayem after finishing second during qualifying REUTERS/Brian Snyder/File Photo
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Overview

  • The FIA president has won broad support to introduce naturally aspirated V8 power units by 2029 as successors to the 2026 hybrid engines.
  • Teams and Formula One Management back the shift to simplify engine design and halve power unit costs through standardized components.
  • Revised V8s would weigh about 90 to 100 kilograms less than current 1.6-litre V6 hybrids, allowing for enhanced safety and performance.
  • All power units would run on 100 percent sustainable fuels to meet Formula 1’s environmental commitments.
  • Key technical frameworks, fuel supply arrangements and regulatory approvals remain under negotiation ahead of the FIA presidential election in December.