F1 could get loud again from 2030: Why the sport is discussing changing engines again

Technical regulations were overhauled for the 2026 season, a key part being the hybrid V6 engines that increased electrical power and runusing fully-sustainable fuels. But now, the sport could be set to change course — and get loud again — by returning to the simpler V8 engines as soon as 2030.

Formula 1 Could Bring Back V8 Engines by 2030 as Hybrid Power Is Scaled Back

The last time V8 engines were used in F1 was in the 2013 season, before the sport switched to hybrid V6 power units.

Formula 1’s electrical revolution is losing its spark after just 4 races. Could V8 power return?

Four races into Formula 1’s new era and the peak of electrical power’s influence on the sport may already be in the rearview mirror.
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Formula 1’s electrical revolution seems to be losing its spark already

F1 started the year with some of the biggest changes in its 76-year history, headlined by a 50-50 split in power between a traditional engine and the onboard battery pack.

F1’s 2027 engine rules to be decided by mid-May

Formula 1’s engine rules for 2027 will be decided in the next 15 days, with the potential for significant changes such as a 60/40 split between engine and electrical power

FIA confirm huge F1 rule change 'is coming' after unpopular move 13 years ago

The idea has been under consideration for some time, with FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem insisting it will happen