ROUND-UP: BEN SULAYEM WANTS 880BHP V8S WITH ‘10% HYBRID’ FOR F1 IN 2030, AND MORE

FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem laid out a bold vision for Formula 1’s 2030 engine regulations. He confirmed a move to 880bhp V8 engines with a 10% hybrid component, ditching turbos for simplicity, cost control, and better sound. The goal is to reduce engine costs from €1.5 million to around €700,000, a move engine manufacturers reportedly support for its focus on lightness.

In a significant American development, nineteen US attorneys general have collectively raised concerns with F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali and FIA President Ben Sulayem regarding tobacco industry sponsorship in the sport. McLaren and Ferrari were specifically called out in the letter, highlighting their existing relationships. This direct challenge from US legal officials puts new pressure on F1’s long-standing connections to tobacco, particularly as the sport expands its presence in the American market. It forces F1 to re-evaluate its global image.