Formula 1 looks at 3.0 L V8 turbos and smaller hybrids for 2030

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What happened

F1 wants smaller, lighter cars that are not energy-starved like the 2026 hybrids.

Key facts

  • F1 wants smaller, lighter cars that are not energy-starved like the 2026 hybrids.
  • Reported by Ars Technica and published Thu, 24 Sep 2026 15:48:29 UTC.

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