Close to a historical return in Formula 1 »Ferrari and Red Bull agreed

Ashley Davis09/04/2025

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Cezar Titor article – published Tuesday, April 08, 2025 23:56 / Updated Tuesday, April 08, 2025 23:56

On the competitive weekend in Bahrain (April 11-13), a crucial meeting will take place to establish the technical rules of the next generation of engines in Formula 1, starting with 2028.

FIA president, Mohammed Ben Sulayem, proposed the return to V10 engines with biofuel and fiercely defends his idea, looking actively among the motor providers. It is believed that those from Ferrari and Red Bull are inclined to support Ben Sulayem's idea, although for different reasons.

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Ferrari and Red Bull support the return to V10 engines

For the Italians, a possible return to V10 is rather an emotional one, having a historical context. These represent a direct connection with their series production, but also with their tradition as a car manufacturer, while for Red Bull, Problems with the new propulsion system threaten to become a heavy burden in the next competitive season.

At the same time Honda, Mercedes and Audi oppose return to V10 enginesbut this position was formed as a result of individual statements, as there are still clearly defined alliances or decisions.

In the last days the idea of a compromise – V8 turbo engines to work with hybrid systemsthe team based in Maranello being considered the main supporter of such a project.

Which teams will compete in 2026 and what engine will they have:

Aston Martin – Honda
hearing – Audi
Cadillac – Ferrari
Ferrari – Ferrari
Haas – Ferrari
McLaren – Mercedes
Mercedes– Mercedes
Racing Bulls – Ford
Red Bull – Ford
Williams – Mercedes

History of engines in the great circus:

1947 – 1988 – no restrictions
1989 – 1999 – up to 12 cylinders
2000 – 2005 – V10
2006 – 2008 – V8
2009 – 2013 – V8 + Kers (kinetic energy recovery system)
2014 – 2025 – V6 + MGU -K / MGU -H

Ferrari dominated was v10: Michael Schumacher, “Baron Red”, won all the titles between 2000 and 2005, with Fernando Alonso being the first winner of the V8 era, along with Renault.