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Latest F1 news about: V8s

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Why lap times in Mexico have been so much closer to the previous F1 era

1 day 10 hours ago

from: Autosport.com

( 161 views )

Watching the likes of Jamie Constable in the ex-Michele Alboreto and Danny Sullivan Tyrrell 011/5 duke it out with Mike Cantillon's ex-Carlos Reutemann and Keke Rosberg... read more »

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Simpler, cheaper hybrid V8s proposed for next F1 rules

6 days 11 hours ago

from: BBC.co.uk/F1

( 241 views )

Formula 1's next engine regulations are set to introduce V8 turbo hybrid engines that are simplified and less expensive compared to the existing rules. read more »

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F1's iconic engine roar is getting a major upgrade

25 days 16 hours ago

from: GPfans.com

( 316 views )

F1's iconic engine roar is about to get a massive upgrade later this month, but unfortunately it is not the return of V8s. read more »

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2030's broken promise

about 1 month ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 278 views )

They're V8s guys, but not as we know them. read more »

Tags: 2030, promise, v8s, guys

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Video: F1 Returning to V8s? | Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2026

about 1 month ago

from: YouTube.com

( 380 views )

Stuart Codling is in Baku to look ahead to the Azerbaijan Grand Prix — but first, there’s major news on Formula 1’s next generation of power units. The latest proposals point... read more »

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Initial reports on F1's 2030 V8 engine switch may upset fans

about 1 month ago

from: Crash.Net

( 351 views )

Reports claim F1 will not move to naturally aspirated V8s in 2030 read more »

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Are loud engines really something F1 should return to?

4 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 362 views )

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem and his Formula 1 counterpart Stefano Domenicali are keen on F1 cars returning to naturally aspirated V8s from 2031 or even 2030.The majority... read more »

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Ben Sualyem wants lighter cars

5 months ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 356 views )

As well as V8s, FIA president, Mohammed ben Sulayem is seeking smaller, lighter cars. read more »

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Video: Ferrari's key strengths in Monaco, Verstappen a surprising outsider? | 2026 Monaco Grand Prix Friday

5 months ago

from: YouTube.com

( 588 views )

Ferrari topped both practice sessions today, as expected by George Russell. From the point of view of Mercedes, they are on the backfoot, a bit further than they anticipated.... read more »

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Audi wants to retain turbo

5 months ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 356 views )

While Mohammed ben Sulayem is intending to bring back naturally aspirated V8s to F1, Audi is keen to retain the turbo. read more »

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Audi responds to F1's future engine plans: "We don't have problems with V8s"

5 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 394 views )

Although 2026 only marks the first season under the new Formula 1 technical regulations, extensive discussions are already taking place behind the scenes about the next... read more »

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Ben Sulyem "committed" to bringing back V8s

5 months ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 400 views )

FIA president, Mohammed ben Sulayem, has reiterated his commitment to bringing naturally aspirated V8 engines back to F1. read more »

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Will F1 go back to the future with its engines?

6 months ago

from: BBC.co.uk/F1

( 347 views )

F1 is in the midst of two parallel sets of engine discussions. Andrew Benson looks at whether one of them will lead to the return of V8s. read more »

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Mercedes proposes F1 ‘mega-engine’ amid V8 engine return timeframe

6 months ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 449 views )

Despite calling on naysayers of Formula 1's new regulations to "hide" after the Miami Grand Prix, Mercedes boss Toto Wolff also proposed the idea of a powerful... read more »

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"We love V8s" - What F1 manufacturers think about future engine regulations

6 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 463 views )

Mercedes is publicly backing a future move to V8 engines as long as its hybrid component remains industry relevant, and Toto Wolff's thoughts are echoed throughout the... read more »

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Mercedes backs V8 return

6 months ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 403 views )

Toto Wolff admits he would love to see the return of V8s to F1, but warns that the sport must not abandon the electrical side of the power units. read more »

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V8s are coming back to F1, says Ben Sulayem

6 months ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 366 views )

Mohammed ben Sulayem says V8 engines will power F1 cars again, as early as 2030. read more »

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"I hope V10 or V8 engines come back," says Verstappen

7 months ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 521 views )

Four-time world champion, Max Verstappen, echoes the sentiments of many older F1 fans as he calls for the return of V10s or V8s. read more »

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F1 manufacturers aligned on V8s, but don't want "dual-cost programme" - Wolff

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 656 views )

Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff says Formula 1's engine manufacturers are aligned in principle on a future move to V8 power units, but felt it didn't make financial... read more »

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Autosport Retro podcast: Gary Watkins' favourite F1 season

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 868 views )

Sportscar correspondent Gary Watkins speaks at length to Autosport Editor-in-Chief Kevin Turner about the 1983 Formula 1 campaign - his favourite season in history.It was a new... read more »

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JA on F1 Podcast: Lowe reveals "an element" of F1 V10 desire behind Zero creation

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 818 views )

Formula 1 has been steadily increasing the electrical element of its power units since introducing KERS in 2009 and making the switch from howling 2.4-litre V8s to 1.6-litre... read more »

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Mercedes: Similar feelings to 2014 with the brand-new power units

over 2 years ago

from: F1Technical.net

( 1403 views )

Mercedes technical director James Allison revealed that the Brackley-based outfit has similar feelings to 2014 as the team continues to develop the brand-new power unit that... read more »

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Video: Will we see the return of the V8s back in Formula 1?

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport Videos

( 1089 views )

F1 Boss, Stefano Domenicali has revealed that he is open to considering different engine rules from 2030 in a bid to deliver more noise to fans. FOLLOW us online: Website:... read more »

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F1 prepared to bring the noise to 2030 engines – report

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1185 views )

Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali has said the series is evaluating options to add more noise to the spectacle with the 2030 engines. In the early 2000s, F1 was one of the... read more »

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Ferrari boss Binotto says switch to sustainable fuels "is a big deal"

over 5 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1465 views )

So how big a change is that going to be? As great as the shift from V8s to hybrids? And while many governments around the world seem to speak today only of electric cars as the... read more »