Formula 1 is considering a major power unit overhaul for 2030, potentially switching from the current 1.6L V6 turbo-hybrid to a 3.0L V8 turbo with smaller hybrid assistance. The move comes after the 2026 regulations proved too ambitious, with batteries lasting only 11-12 seconds per lap and insufficient brake zones for regeneration at classic venues. F1 may fast-track these changes to 2030 instead of the originally planned 2031.
Background
Formula 1 introduced new hybrid power unit regulations for 2026 aiming for a near 50:50 split between internal combustion and electric propulsion. The sport has attracted new manufacturers like Audi, Cadillac, and Ford under this framework, but practical limitations have forced a reconsideration of the electrification timeline.
- Source
- Ars Technica
- Published
- Sep 24, 2026 at 11:48 PM
- Score
- 7.0 / 10