Formula 1 News: FIA eyes independent V8 engine supplier for 2031

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has revealed details of Formula 1's planned 2031 engine formula, centered on a simpler V8 unit with limited hybrid elements. Speaking at a Silverstone media roundtable, he announced that customer teams could be supplied by an independent engine manufacturer selected by the FIA, preventing larger manufacturers from leveraging engine supply for political influence. Ben Sulayem believes the new formula could reduce research and development costs by as much as 50 percent compared to current regulations.