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Debate Heats Up Over Proposed V10 Engine Revival in Formula 1: The Views of Mercedes’ Wolff and Red Bull’s Horner

Carl Harrison by Carl Harrison
February 27, 2025
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Debate Heats Up Over Proposed V10 Engine Revival in Formula 1: The Views of Mercedes’ Wolff and Red Bull’s Horner

Formula One F1 - Pre-Season testing - Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain - February 27, 2025 Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff during testing REUTERS/Jakub Porzycki

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The debate over the potential return of V10 engines to Formula 1 is heating up, prompting Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff to voice his concerns. Wolff asserts that these discussions may be premature and could potentially dilute the messaging of the sport.

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem recently expressed his intention to reintroduce the popular V10 engine, fuelled by sustainable means. This announcement comes ahead of the 2026 regulation changes, which will see F1 vehicles powered by fully-synthetic fuels and new power units.

The updated regulations propose a balanced split between the V6 internal combustion engine and the MGU-K electric motor. However, Wolff suggests it’s too early to consider the revival of V10 engines, especially given the imminent implementation of the new regulations next year.

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Speaking to the press, including representatives from Motorsport Week, Wolff stressed that these discussions are part of a five-year cycle of regulations. He also posed thought-provoking questions about the future of hybrid systems and the potential increase in sound levels.

Despite the intrigue surrounding these discussions, Wolff remains firm in his belief that it’s too soon to be considering such drastic changes. He fears that these discussions may confuse the sport’s messaging to the world. He asserted that the focus should be on the exciting new regulations set to take effect next year, rather than on something that may not persist.

Contrary to Wolff’s sentiments, Red Bull Team Principal Christian Horner expressed his enthusiasm for the return of V10 engines. Horner, a self-proclaimed purist, stated that the use of sustainable fuel opens up a wide range of possibilities for the sport.

Speaking after the morning session on the first day of the 2025 F1 pre-season testing, Horner acknowledged the expense and complexity of the upcoming engine regulations. However, he expressed a keen interest in the reintroduction of the V10 engine, powered by sustainable fuel.

Horner envisions the return of the grand prix racing’s distinctive sound, describing it as an interesting concept worth considering beyond the current set of regulations.

As the countdown to the new FIA regulations continues, the debate surrounding the potential return of V10 engines adds a new layer of complexity to the future of Formula 1. Whether the sport will heed to the call of the purists or stick to the planned trajectory remains to be seen.

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