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Technical regulations were overhauled for the 2026 season, a key part being the hybrid V6 engines that increased electrical power and runusing fully-sustainable fuels. But now, the sport could be set to change course — and get loud again — by returning to the simpler V8 engines as soon as 2030.
When it comes to defining a car's character, a crucial component lies in the engine sound. Whether it's an operatic Ferrari V12, or the burble from a Subaru boxer, there are certain sounds we identify with one particular type of car more than any other.
FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem lays out how Formula 1 will ditch the hybrid V6 for a high-revving V8 with less battery power: "Electrification is not the only solution."
After backlash to the four-cylinder hybrid, Mercedes-AMG is rebuilding around bigger engines, louder soundtracks, and more emotional design
After a short, EV-induced respite, rumors say Dodge will once again be offering high-powered V8 engines — led by the 6.2-liter supercharged Hellcat — in its production vehicles. The reports made plenty of noise when first announced, and you can bet ...
Mercedes-AMG is going down the path of fake engine sounds for its new generation of electric vehicles, if the AMG GT XX Concept is anything to go by. What will the next generation of electric AMG products sound like, though? Take a listen to the video ...
FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem is very serious about bringing back V8 engines to F1 cars in 2030, revealing fresh details of what one could expect from the cars in four years. MotorBiscuit reported Ben Sulayem’s confirmation at the