# FIA proposes simpler cheaper hybrid V8 engines for F1 in 2030 or 2031
_Formula 1’s governing body has sent manufacturers a plan for a new V8 turbo hybrid engine formula._

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- Author: Sapna Pandey, Sports writer (https://apexsportsnews.in/author/sapna-pandey)
- Published: 2026-10-27T16:45:47.175Z
- Section: Formula 1
- Topics: Formula 1, FIA, V8 engines, Hybrid engines, Sustainable fuels
## Summary

The FIA has proposed simpler, cheaper hybrid V8 engines for the 2030 or 2031 season, replacing the current 1.6-litre V6 turbos with a smaller hybrid system and sustainable fuels.

## Key takeaways

- The FIA sent a proposal document to the six F1 manufacturers outlining V8 turbo hybrid engines for 2030 or 2031.
- Current engines are 1.6-litre V6 turbos with a 53-47 power split between internal combustion and electrical components.
- The proposal suggests a V8 engine of between 2 and 2.3 litres with a smaller turbo and a less powerful hybrid system.

## Article

The FIA has proposed simpler, cheaper hybrid V8 engines for Formula 1’s next engine regulations. BBC Sport reported that a proposal document sent by governing body the FIA to the six manufacturers outlines a framework for engines to be introduced in either 2030 or 2031. Grande Premio reported that FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem identified 2030 as the intended introduction date during the announcement of a future African Grand Prix in Rwanda on October 13, bringing the proposed change forward from the previously discussed 2031 timetable. Multiple sources within F1 provided BBC Sport with the details within the document.

## What the proposal contains

The plan proposes cheaper, lighter, simpler engines with a more visceral sound. The FIA has moved away from its initial proposal to return to naturally aspirated engines. The stated aim is to introduce lighter, more responsive cars, increase emphasis on driver skill, use relevant technologies, reduce cost, make it easier for new manufacturers to enter F1, and continue the sport’s commitment to reducing emissions. Ferrari are one of the six car manufacturers in F1 involved in discussions over the proposed new rules. The engines used in F1 at the moment are 1.6-litre V6 turbos with a power split of 53-47 between the internal combustion engine and electrical components. This will be changed to 60-40 in two steps by 2028. The FIA document proposes a V8 engine with a capacity of between 2-2.3 litres with a smaller turbo running at reduced boost pressure and a less powerful hybrid system. F1 will continue with fully sustainable fuels but with the ambition to make the requirements around them less complex and therefore lower production costs.

## Why it matters

The proposal comes after criticism of the new engines introduced this year for their complexity and the way their design and operation has diminished the driving challenge of some of F1’s best corners.

## What happens next

Timing is critical. Motorsport Week reported that the current engine formula took three years to develop prior to its introduction, meaning any new regulations must be ratified shortly if a 2030 target is to be met. Manufacturers have broadly supported discussions about simpler and cheaper engines, though questions remain about the final architecture and the financial consequences of introducing a new formula earlier than planned.

### Current F1 engines versus proposed V8 hybrid

| Feature | Current engines | Proposed V8 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Engine type | 1.6-litre V6 turbo | 2-2.3-litre V8 turbo |
| Power split | 53-47 | 60-40 by 2028 |
| Hybrid recovery | 350kW | 200kW |
| Push-to-pass mode | Not specified | Not specified |
| Total power output | Not specified | Not specified |
| Fuel | Fully sustainable | Fully sustainable |

### Sources

- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/articles/cw4g186011rdo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)
- [grandepremio.com](https://grandepremio.com/en/f1/when-will-v8-engines-return-to-f1-what-the-fia-has-confirmed-for-2030)
- [motorsportweek.com](https://www.motorsportweek.com/2026/10/21/fia-president-f1-v8)
- [Photo: Ank kumar, CC BY-SA 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Hungaroring_,_Formula-1_sculpture_(Ank_kumar)_04.jpg)
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