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FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem made a bold statement on Instagram about the future of V8 engines in Formula 1.
V8 power units have been a major talking point over the last few years, though especially this year due to the scrutiny of the new engine regulations. Sulayem has been a loud proponent of the old form of powering cars.
On Tuesday, in a video he posted on social media, he described the V8 as “Lighter, Cheaper, Safer, and Louder.”
“I am committed to bringing V8S back to Formula 1. Ideally by 2030, but certainly by 2031 as part of the next FIA regulations cycle,” Sulayem said.
May 8, 2022; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Dan Marino and FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem applaud during the award ceremony following the Miami Grand Prix at Miami International Autodrome. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports
The major selling point of the V8 is the noise the cars make in person, with a loud rumble that evokes a highly powered machine making the rounds.
With the new power units being notably muted due to the amount of electric energy that they rely on, the momentum for a more traditional engine
In the past, Ben Sulayem has pushed for a return to traditional power in cars.
“It’s coming,” he said. “At the end of the day, it’s a matter of time. In 2031, the V8, the FIA will have the power to do it without any votes from the PUMs [Power Unit Manufacturers].
“That’s the regulations. But we want to bring it one year earlier, which everyone now is asking for,” he claimed.
June 17, 2005; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Formula One driver Rubens Barrichello makes his way around the road course at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in preparation for the 2005 U.S. Grand Prix. Mandatory Credit: Photo by Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports (c) 2005 by Jeff Hanisch
“The mission will be less complicated, not like now. You get the sound, less complexity, and lightweight. You will hear about it very soon, and it will be with a very, very minor electrification.
“I’m positive they want it to happen. But let’s say the manufacturers don’t approve it (for 2030). The next year, it will happen. In 2031 it’s done anyway. It will be done. V8 is coming.”
F1 is in a unique position to really push for V8 power units and overhaul the heart of their cars, and the FIA President is pushing hard.
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V8 power units have been a major talking point over the last few years, though especially this year due to the scrutiny of the new engine regulations. Sulayem has been a loud proponent of the old form of powering cars.
On Tuesday, in a video he posted on social media, he described the V8 as “Lighter, Cheaper, Safer, and Louder.”
“I am committed to bringing V8S back to Formula 1. Ideally by 2030, but certainly by 2031 as part of the next FIA regulations cycle,” Sulayem said.
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May 8, 2022; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Dan Marino and FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem applaud during the award ceremony following the Miami Grand Prix at Miami International Autodrome. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports
The major selling point of the V8 is the noise the cars make in person, with a loud rumble that evokes a highly powered machine making the rounds.
With the new power units being notably muted due to the amount of electric energy that they rely on, the momentum for a more traditional engine
The V8 Engine Push
In the past, Ben Sulayem has pushed for a return to traditional power in cars.
“It’s coming,” he said. “At the end of the day, it’s a matter of time. In 2031, the V8, the FIA will have the power to do it without any votes from the PUMs [Power Unit Manufacturers].
“That’s the regulations. But we want to bring it one year earlier, which everyone now is asking for,” he claimed.
You must be registered for see images attach
June 17, 2005; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Formula One driver Rubens Barrichello makes his way around the road course at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in preparation for the 2005 U.S. Grand Prix. Mandatory Credit: Photo by Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports (c) 2005 by Jeff Hanisch
“The mission will be less complicated, not like now. You get the sound, less complexity, and lightweight. You will hear about it very soon, and it will be with a very, very minor electrification.
“I’m positive they want it to happen. But let’s say the manufacturers don’t approve it (for 2030). The next year, it will happen. In 2031 it’s done anyway. It will be done. V8 is coming.”
F1 is in a unique position to really push for V8 power units and overhaul the heart of their cars, and the FIA President is pushing hard.
Continue reading...
