Formula 1’s electrical revolution is losing its spark
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The 2026 Formula 1 season is four rounds old and already the sport is planning its escape from it. FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem used the Miami Grand Prix weekend to confirm what many in the paddock had been
Speaking at the recently concluded 2026 Miami Grand Prix, FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem confirmed a change many fans have been asking for: a return to V8 engines in Formula 1
Formula One is expected to switch to simpler, louder V8 engines by 2031, potentially even by 2030, according to FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem.
Formula 1’s engine rules for 2027 will be decided in the next 15 days, with the potential for significant changes such as a 60/40 split between engine and electrical power
This makes the F1 Collector Series the most powerful internal combustion Blackwing and V model in Cadillac’s history, topping even the 682-hp Escalade-V. Of course, there are more badges, as the trick supercharger has a unique cover CNC-machined with the F1 logo and laser-etched with the FIA mark.
The idea has been under consideration for some time, with FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem insisting it will happen