'Three teams clearly decline the introduction of V10s' after Bahrain meeting

16:15, 11 Apr

byKada Sarkozi

After the meeting today between power unit suppliers in Formula 1, a change and the introduction of V10 engines will not happen.

As GPblog previously could previously confirm, the return of the V10s will not take place in Formula 1. This change already taking place in 2028 is not feasible, as our website previously reported.

The power unit regulations for the four seasons from 2026 until 2029 are already set.

So reports Auto, Motor und Sport as well, after a meeting took place in Bahrain, where the fourth round of the 2025 F1 season is underway.

FIA President Mohamed Ben Sulayem was a big advocate for the V10 ahead of the season. On the other hand, the three teams who clearly oppose a change are Honda and Audi, and Mercedes. The first two suppliers returned or joined for the upcoming set of regulations to begin with, therefore, a vote about such a change was already out of question. However, later adjustments to the rules have been reserved, should that prove to be necessary.

According to the German medium, Ferrari, Cadillac and RBPT could score a 'small victory' as well. Under the regulations, there are only limited options to compensate for performance deficit, but a meeting is planned to ease the strict homologation rules.