Bernie Ecclestone supports V8 engine transition in Formula 1 by 2030-31
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 2:02 PM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Bernie Ecclestone, the former chief of Formula 1, has endorsed proposals from FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem and F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali for a shift to V8 engines, expected by 2030 or 2031. The FIA aims to implement bigger, louder, and more affordable engines in the next regulatory cycle, which is anticipated to arrive in 2031 but might be expedited. This proposed change is part of ongoing discussions about the future direction of engine technology in F1.
- •Ecclestone backs FIA's push for V8 engines by 2030-31.
- •FIA aims for bigger and cheaper engines in next regulations.
- •Expected changes are part of ongoing F1 discussions.
- 2:02 PMMotorsport.com — Former F1 chief Bernie Ecclestone backs push for V8 engines
- 1:59 PMAutosport — Former F1 chief Ecclestone backs push for V8 engines
"Former Formula 1 chief Bernie Ecclestone has backed moves by FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem and F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali for the series to shift to bigger engines amid talks of a V8 switch by 2030 or 2031. As previously stated by Ben Sulayem, F1's governing body the FIA is very keen to switch to bigger, louder and cheaper engines for the series' next rules cycle, which is set to arrive in ...Keep reading
"Former Formula 1 chief Bernie Ecclestone has backed moves by FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem and F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali for the series to shift to V8 engines by 2030 or 2031. As previously stated by Ben Sulayem, F1's governing body the FIA is very keen to switch to bigger, louder and cheaper engines for the series' next rules cycle, which is set to arrive in 2031 but could be brought ...Keep reading
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External links- Motorsport.comJun 27, 2026, 2:02 PMFormer F1 chief Bernie Ecclestone backs push for V8 engines
Former Formula 1 chief Bernie Ecclestone has backed moves by FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem and F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali for the series to shift to bigger engines amid talks of a V8 switch by 2030 or 2031. As previously stated by Ben Sulayem, F1's governing body the FIA is very keen to switch to bigger, louder and cheaper engines for the series' next rules cycle, which is set to arrive in ...Keep reading
- AutosportJun 27, 2026, 1:59 PMFormer F1 chief Ecclestone backs push for V8 engines
Former Formula 1 chief Bernie Ecclestone has backed moves by FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem and F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali for the series to shift to V8 engines by 2030 or 2031. As previously stated by Ben Sulayem, F1's governing body the FIA is very keen to switch to bigger, louder and cheaper engines for the series' next rules cycle, which is set to arrive in 2031 but could be brought ...Keep reading
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