while there were some positive feedback from drivers, fundamental flaws remain<\/a>.<\/p>\nWhile there is scope for more changes around the current power unit rules, Ben Sulayem has now publicly outlined a more drastic long-term solution \u2013 a move back to simplified V8 engines.<\/p>\n
According to the FIA president a return to V8s with \u201cminor electrification\u201d will happen by 2031 at the latest, and potentially as early as 2030 should the FIA be able to get the power unit manufacturers (PMUs) on board.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s coming. At the end of the day, it\u2019s a matter of time,\u201d he told Reuters during the Miami GP weekend.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn 2031, the V8, the FIA will have the power to do it, without any votes from the PMUs.<\/p>\n
\u201cThat\u2019s the regulations. But we want to bring it one year earlier, which everyone \u2060now is asking for.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe mission will be less complication, not like now.<\/p>\n
\u201cYou get the sound, less complexity, lightweight. You will hear about it very soon and it will be with a very, very minor electrification.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m positive, they want it to happen. But let\u2019s say the manufacturers don\u2019t approve it [for 2030]. The next year, it \u200bwill happen.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn 2031 it\u2019s done anyway. It will be done. V8 is coming.\u201d<\/p>\n
F1\u2019s last V8 era was between 2006 and 2013 when the 3.0-litre V10 rules were dropped in favour of 2.4-litre eight-cylinder units.<\/p>\n
That included the introduction of a hybrid element with the KERS system, before the proper hybrid era started in 2014 with the move to the 1.6-litre V6 used until the end of last season.<\/p>\n
As well as lowering complexity and costs, a move back to an ICE-focused powertrain in 2030 or 2031 would open the door to lower car size and weight, with the battery elements largely to blame for the dimensions of a modern F1 car.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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