The FIA is looking to create a working group to ascertain if V10 is possible on sustainable fuel beyond the current F1 regulatory cycle.
Outside the boos that the FIA was greeted when the governing body was mentioned during the F1 75 launch, its President Mohammed Ben Sulayem – who didn’t attend the launch – raised eyebrows on social media with a bold statement about a potential V10 return.
The route to move towards V6 hybrid was in line with the demands of the automobile market, but one that a section of F1 fans, drivers and team officials didn’t like for various reasons. And till today, there are voices to bring back the V10 power units, which were last used in 2005.
“This week’s F1 launch in London has triggered a lot of positive discussion on the future of the sport,” wrote Sulayem. “While we look forward to the introduction of the 2026 regulations on chassis and power unit, we must also lead the way on future technological motorsport trends. We should consider a range of directions including the roaring sound of the V10 running on sustainable fuel.
“Whichever direction is chosen, we must support the team and manufacturers in ensuring cost control on R&D expenditure. Delivering for our members and fans will always be at the heart of all we do alongside important work to make the sport safer and more sustainable for decades to come, ensuring future generations can enjoy F1,” summed up Sulayem.
F1 is bracing for a big change in 2026 for both chassis and power unit. Any change will only happen for the regulatory cycle beyond 2026, which could likely be maybe 4-5 years down the line. The roadmap isn’t certain, but the FIA has confirmed about their intention to create a working group.
The idea will be to run the V10 power units using sustainable fuel, which F1 is already in-line to achieve from 2026 onward. It is still early days with the discussions. “We are engaged in discussions with a number of stakeholders to determine the future technical direction of F1 beyond the 2026 regulatory cycle,” a statement from the FIA stated to Planet Network.
“A V10 power train running on sustainable fuel would be part of those considerations which would be tied to environmental and cost-containment measures. We need to consider the appropriate technical path for the sport.
“While we are fully focussed on the introduction of the 2026 regulations, and the prospect of the competitive racing they will bring, we also need to keep an eye on the future. The intention is to establish a working group whose brief it would be to explore all possibilities.”
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