Ford welcomes v8 engine return idea in formula 1

18 Mwezi wa tano, 2026

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Ford Performance director Mark Rushbrook has voiced support for a potential V8 engine comeback in Formula 1. The comments come amid ongoing talks about future regulations that could shift away from heavy electrification.

Ford's stance aligns with recent statements from F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali and FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem. Domenicali noted during the April break that future rules may favor a V8 running on sustainable fuels with a smaller electrical component. Ben Sulayem stated in Miami that a V8 return is only a matter of time, with a target of 2031 or possibly earlier.

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Max Verstappen calls F1 engine changes very positive for 2027

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Max Verstappen has welcomed an agreement in principle to adjust Formula 1 power units toward a 60-40 split between internal combustion engines and electric power starting in 2027. The four-time world champion said the shift represents meaningful progress after discussions with the FIA and Formula 1. He added that the changes increase the likelihood he will remain in the sport beyond this season.

Bernie Ecclestone backs V8 engines for Formula 1

Former Formula 1 chief Bernie Ecclestone has endorsed a shift to larger engines for the series. He spoke at the Austrian Grand Prix in support of FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem and F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali. The proposed change targets a 2031 rules cycle that could arrive earlier.

Audi CEO says no problems with V8 engines in F1

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Audi chief executive Gernot Dollner has expressed openness to V8 engines in Formula 1 under future regulations, stressing that efficiency and sustainability matter more than cylinder count.

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