Vasseur: It's "too early" to discuss the comeback of V10 engines.

      It's "too soon" to feel enthusiastic about the return of naturally aspirated V10 engines in Formula 1. This is the opinion of Ferrari's chief, Frederic Vasseur, as both F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali and FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem appear to share the hopeful viewpoint regarding the conclusion of the current 'hybrid' era. F1 moved away from loud, non-turbocharged engines at the end of 2013, with the current 'power units' set to rely even more on heavier, quieter electrical power starting in 2026.

      Although Red Bull is heavily investing with Ford to create its own 'power unit' from next year, team principal Christian Horner appreciates the idea of a return to V10s in the next regulatory cycle. "The pure racing fan in me would love to see a comeback of V10 engines, as long as it's done responsibly and with sustainable fuel," he remarked.

      However, Ferrari's Vasseur isn't prepared to speculate on what type of engine—producing what levels of noise—will be driving the cars in 2030 or 2031. "It is still too early to discuss the engine regulations we will have from 2031," Vasseur stated. "We have not yet implemented the next generation of engines, and there are still significant issues to address in this regard. We should concentrate on that first. I’m sure conversations about the future will arise, but for now, we should focus on the next step in engine development."