FIA president hints at return of V8 engines to Formula 1
ESPN F1 • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 23, 2026, 6:36 PM
Last updated Oct 23, 2026
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem announced potential news regarding the reintroduction of V8 engines in Formula 1 during a recent statement. He urged enthusiasts to stay alert for upcoming updates, implying significant developments in the near future. The return of V8 engines has been a topic of interest as motorsports seek to balance performance and sustainability. The motorsport community is eager to see how this initiative unfolds and what specifications will accompany the potential change.
- •Mohammed Ben Sulayem teased news about V8 engines.
- •Statement made on October 23, 2026.
- •F1 exploring balance between performance and sustainability.
- •Community awaits details on engine specifications.
- 7:22 PMESPN F1 — FIA prez teases imminent V8 engine return to F1
"FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has teased imminent news about Formula 1's long-awaited return to V8 engines in the next decade, saying "watch this space."
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
MotorsportsF1•Oct 23, 2026, 7:30 PMFlorida State offers 2027 OT in Alabama
F1•Oct 23, 2026, 6:52 PMF1 United States GP: Leclerc beats Verstappen to top FP1 in upgraded Ferrari
F1•Oct 23, 2026, 6:23 PMLiam Lawson shares throwback video before first live performance in over a decade
F1•Oct 23, 2026, 6:12 PMFans lose it as Daniel Ricciardo spotted supporting Liam Lawson at Austin live performance
F1•Oct 23, 2026, 5:56 PMNorris issues brutal warning to McLaren: “One of the hardest cars I’ve ever had to drive”
F1•Oct 23, 2026, 5:52 PMHow to watch FORMULA 1 this weekend, stream 2026 F1 Austin race on Apple TV