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F1 could scrap hybrids in next rules change after 2026 - Domenicali

www.racefans.net Formula 1 could scrap hybrids in next rules change after 2026 - Domenicali

Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali believes the series' new engine regulations for 2026 could be the last which require hybrid power units.

Formula 1 could scrap hybrids in next rules change after 2026 - Domenicali

Domenicali believes the arrival of ‘sustainable’ fuels in 2026 will allow F1 to do away with hybrids and shift back to using conventional combustion engines in the future.

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  • Will the manufacturers be interested? Although I guess that a plain engine is much easier?

    I doubt it will happen.

    • Maybe their (and our) 25-year run of pretending that gasoline-electric hybrids were an adequate way to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions is finally nearing its end.

      • A hydrogen engine (not fuel cells) could be better, best of both worlds.

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