Formula 1 to adopt 3.0-liter V8 engines by 2030

Formula 1 stakeholders, including the FIA and engine manufacturers, have reached a fundamental agreement on the framework for the next generation of power units, likely to be introduced around 2030.

The new regulations will see a return to 3.0-liter V8 engines. While naturally aspirated engines were considered to provide a more traditional sound, the decision was made to retain turbochargers to comply with noise restrictions at various street circuits, such as Melbourne, Miami, and Las Vegas. The turbochargers are expected to be smaller to balance performance with acoustic limits.

Significant changes are also planned for the electrical component and overall weight. The role of electrification will be reduced, with the electric motor's output potentially dropping from the current 350 kW to approximately 100 kW. This shift aims to simplify the power unit and reduce its weight by at least 50 kilograms.

Additionally, officials are discussing the implementation of an IndyCar-style ‘push-to-pass’ system to enhance overtaking capabilities, potentially replacing or augmenting existing methods like DRS. Audi's Mattia Binotto confirmed that such a system is ‘on the menu’ to ensure competitive racing.