The initial plan for F1’s next engine regulations have been revealed:
3.0-litre V8 turbo ✅
A smaller electrical motor ⚡
50kg lighter 🪶
motorsport.com/f1/news/first…
A naturally aspirated 3.0L V8 would be so loud that noise restrictions at several street circuits would become a problem. So the compromise became a relatively small turbo: still MUCH louder than today’s cars, but not the screaming sound from years past.
Sep 23, 2026 · 1:15 PM UTC