FIA proposes new date for major F1 change

The FIA is to propose a delay until 2031 for the introduction of F1's next set of engine regulations beyond its 2026 reset, RacingNews365 understands.

Discussions have been ongoing throughout 2025 about what F1's future engine regulations should be for the ruleset beyond next season's changes, with a meeting between the manufacturers, F1 and the governing body taking place in Bahrain. 

There, a proposed change back to V10 engines last used in 2005 was firmly rejected, with a V8 engine with hybrid components being the next favoured option, with FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem keen for this to happen for 2029.

However, a consensus between all parties for a new set of engine rules for 2029, so soon after 2026, could not be secured, given the expense the manufacturers have poured into the new regulations.

As a result of 2029 being off the table, RacingNews365 now understands that the FIA is focused on 2031 for making the change to a new ruleset, coinciding with the natural conclusion of the 2026 cycle.

It is further understood that a meeting pencilled in for later in September is to be postponed to allow the manufacturers, the FIA, and F1 more time to prepare for the discussions required.