Formula 1 CEO and president Stefano Domenicali said the series must agree on a future power unit formula this year, backing a move to lighter, simpler engines.
The push follows public comments from FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem and earlier stakeholder talks about simpler, cheaper power units that were paused while teams focused on the 2026 regulations. Manufacturers such as Audi and Honda committed to the 2026 rules, prompting stakeholders to defer detailed changes until rollout was complete.
Domenicali told Motorsport that any change must respect those manufacturers' investments and work within FIA governance, whose current agreement runs through the end of 2030. There is a growing consensus in the Formula 1 paddock that a return to a multi-cylinder engine with a simplified hybrid component could be the likely direction for 2031 and beyond.
This article is based on reporting from Motorsport.
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