Max Verstappen questions whether a V10 comeback is realistic, as FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem fuels speculation over future F1 engine regulations.
Verstappen questioned to what extent Formula 1 fans should take the latest rumors about the return of V10 engines to the grid seriously.
Several key figures—from F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali to FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem, as well as Toto Wolff, Christian Horner, Frédéric Vasseur, Lewis Hamilton, and others—have weighed in on the idea in recent days.
However, it was Ben Sulayem’s latest comments that truly fueled speculation, as he suggested that the introduction of fully sustainable fuel in F1 could make light, loud, and fan-pleasing V10 engines a realistic option for 2030.
“I think it’s a great idea,” the four-time world champion reacted this weekend, “but the question is whether it’s possible.”
In reality, though, F1 is set to double down on its hybrid engine era from 2026, with power units becoming even heavier and more electrified than they are today.
Verstappen is therefore questioning whether Ben Sulayem is speaking out of turn.
“I think it’s better not to shout about so many things and to sort these matters out behind the scenes. That’s better for everyone.”
Verstappen and the FIA president have been at odds for months, notably over the “swearing ban” that led to the 27-year-old driver serving a day of community service in Rwanda last December.
In response, the Red Bull driver stated that he could now swear freely in Limburgish.
“Yes, I can do that,” Verstappen laughed. “I’ve already done it quite often in karting.”
“These are very stupid things that I really don’t want to deal with, but that’s how it is.”
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