F1 will bring back engine noise in 2026 - Domenicali · RaceFans
F1 will bring back engine noise in 2026 - Domenicali · RaceFans
The roaring noise of Formula 1 engines, which was quietened when the current engine rules were introduced, will return in 2026.
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Honestly, I have never understood the charm of engine noise, but I guess I'm in the minority.
I guess it is part of the experience. When you are at a Formula E GP, the atmosphere is completely different.
For me, the sound is very important because you can also feel it, it makes vibrations, etc... and you will also remember that experience.
yeah. i saw jet cars over a decade ago and even the top fuel and funny cars dont hold a candle to standing in literal jetwash. good thing the track cared about spectator safety or i couldve been injured and my dumb ass never even thought about it. im going to the fe race tomorrow. anything i should know in general.
When you are at a Formula E GP, the atmosphere is completely different.
But at least on FE TV broadcasts you can also hear the tires screeching when breaking and turning into curves which IMO contributes to feeling closer to what's going on.
I was at one F1 quali two years ago I think, and the noise was terrible and annoying.
I'd have enjoyed it much more if it had been quieter
No videos will replicate the feeling and emotion of the sound of a roaring V8+ engine. It's like the difference between watching Glastonbury and being there.
To me, the when a race car produces so much sound, it give you the feeling/impression that the engine is working at the absolute raw mechanical limit. You also feel the noise physically through your body.
It's a visceral experience - an assult on your senses.
Here are some video that might give you an idea.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VpmocE57-5I https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpgv1iN9HR8
There's also this video, albeit not an F1 car. Demonstrates what you're talking about, as best a video can in my opinion.
As some who has only watched during the hybrid era, I don't know what I'm missing.
Thanks for that - insightful.
Watch the qualifying of Montoya at the French GP in 2002.
Thanks for the rec - will check it out
I've done both, I preferred the hybrid - the V8 were too loud so I had to wear ear defenders most of the race.