Formula 1 looks at 3.0 L V8 turbos and smaller hybrids for 2030
F1 wants smaller, lighter cars that are not energy-starved like the 2026 hybrids.
F1 wants smaller, lighter cars that are not energy-starved like the 2026 hybrids.
The short version
- We’re not even a full year into the new regulations, and Formula 1 is already thinking hard about its next iteration, set to be introduced as early as the start of 2030.
- The current rules were finalized several years ago , when optimism about electrification among automakers was high.
- F1 wanted more of those automakers, and automakers wanted more electrification.
What happened
The sport would give it to them with a near 50:50 split between a small 1.6 L V6 turbo and an electric motor, both driving the rear wheels. Audi, Cadillac, and Ford have all signed up since, joining Mercedes, Ferrari, and Honda, which recommitted after pulling out in 2021.
Why it matters
Adding a front electric motor would have made the cars more efficient and allowed them to recapture more energy under braking.
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