FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem is committed to delivering the return of V8 engines to Formula 1

Formula 1 has been in a dark place ever since the current power units made their debut at the start of the 2026 season with their 50-50 power split between internal combustion and electricity power.

The cars have proved to be power-deprived, with lap times worse than before, not to mention that drivers spend their time managing energy rather than pushing to the limit as they should be.

Tweaks have been made this season to the algorithms that manage deployment, recharging, clipping, and super-clipping, but that has not been enough with further changes for 2027 planned to make power output ratios leaning more towards internal combustion: 60-40.

However, as we head into a weekend where we will see the cars painfully slow and recharging in corners on a classic track such as Silverstone, Ben Sulayem delivered an encouraging statement that the future for Formula 1 will eventually be brighter.

The Emirati, who will attend the British Grand Prix, issued a statement saying: “As we look to the future, the FIA is ensuring Formula 1 remains at the forefront of global motorsport development, bringing thrilling racing to a growing number of fans around the world, and I am committed to delivering the return of V8 engines, which will deliver for fans by being lighter, cheaper, safer, and louder.

"The British Grand Prix and iconic Silverstone Circuit showcase the Championship’s extraordinary history and remarkable progress since the first British Grand Prix 100 years ago at Brooklands in 1926.

"From safety to technology, our sport has continually evolved while remaining true to the spirit of racing that defines it," Ben Sulayem concluded.