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Marko says F1’s 2030 turbo V8 return is settled — as far as he knows

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GPBeat reports that retired Red Bull adviser Helmut Marko says F1’s return to turbo V8 engines in 2030 is settled, as far as he knows. RacingNews365 technical analyst Paolo Filisetti describes one proposed formula for that return: a three-litre turbocharged hybrid V8 with a maximum 100 kW of electric power. He expects the V8 proposal to be adjusted to prevent manufacturers from choosing alternative engine concepts.

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Retired Red Bull adviser Helmut Marko says Formula 1’s return to turbo V8 engines in 2030 is, “as far as I know, a done deal.” Motorsport.com reported that he made the remark in an interview with Austrian outlet oe24.

RacingNews365 technical analyst Paolo Filisetti describes one proposed formula for that return: a three-litre turbocharged hybrid V8 with a maximum deliverable electric power of 100 kW. Filisetti expects the V8 proposal to be adjusted to prevent F1 manufacturers from opting for alternative engine concepts.

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  1. SOURCEHelmut Marko says F1’s return to turbo V8 engines in 2030 is a "done deal"Motorsport.com F1
  2. SOURCEThe forgotten problems with F1's march towards V8 engine returnRacingNews365 English