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Sustainable Fuel-Powered V10 Engines Could Revive the Roar in Formula 1: FIA President’s Proposition

Carl Harrison by Carl Harrison
February 20, 2025
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FIA President Ben Sulayem Fires Back at Critics and drivers of F1: ‘None of Their Business’

Formula One F1 - Qatar Grand Prix - Lusail International Circuit, Lusail, Qatar - December 1, 2024 FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem ahead of the Qatar Grand Prix REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed

In an intriguing development in the world of motorsport, FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem has hinted at a potential return of the V10 engines to Formula 1, a move that could appease fans longing for the “roaring” sound of the past. This idea, however, comes with a green twist – the V10 engines would be powered by sustainable fuels.

Sulayem’s thought-provoking suggestion came amidst the celebration of the successful F1 75 Launch at London’s O2 Centre. Utilizing the power of social media to share his vision, the FIA President toyed with the idea of marrying the old with the new, infusing the nostalgia of Formula 1’s golden era with the pressing need for sustainability.

Formula 1 has not seen the use of V10 engines since 2005, after which regulatory changes necessitated a switch first to V8 power and subsequently to hybrid power. The evolution from V8 to V6 for hybrid units was a response to changing global trends in the automotive industry that increasingly favored cleaner, more efficient energy.

Hybrid power units emerged as the solution to this shift in demand. By combining an electric motor with an internal combustion unit, these power units could efficiently convert energy into propulsion. This technology not only made fuel last longer in road cars but also kept Formula 1 relevant in the context of consumer vehicles. Leading manufacturers like Mercedes and Renault were able to use motorsport as a platform to advance the technologies they would later incorporate into their consumer products.

However, this drive towards sustainability was not wholeheartedly received by many fans. The move to hybrid engines was met with resistance, not due to its eco-friendly objectives, but because these engines lacked the audio intensity of their V10 or V12 predecessors.

Recognizing this discord, Sulayem has proposed the idea of reviving the V10 engines, this time powered by sustainable fuel. His Instagram post generated a lot of buzz, stating, “We should consider a range of directions including the roaring sound of the V10 running on sustainable fuel.” He added that it’s crucial to support teams and manufacturers in ensuring cost control on R&D expenditure while making the sport safer and more sustainable for future generations.

Over the past several years, the lack of noise from the power units of modern racing machines has been a point of contention for longtime fans. The potential return of the V10, even if powered by sustainable fuel, might seem like a fanciful idea. However, according to Sulayem, it’s one of several possibilities currently being explored.

While there’s no assurance that a sustainably-powered V10 is a feasible option, the FIA President’s pitch presents an intriguing possibility that could bridge the gap between the sport’s nostalgic past and a more sustainable future.

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