F1 News: Charles Leclerc Praises Idea Of V8 And V10 F1 Cars With Sustainable Fuel - "All For It"

Charles Leclerc discussed the potential return of the sweet-sounding engines that once powered Formula 1 cars.

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc has praised the suggestion that the future of Formula 1 could involve utilizing sustainable fuel to power the cars, incorporating technology that enables the use of 100% sustainable fuel on V8 and V10 engines. With Ferrari's sponsor Shell actively engaged in sustainability, their scientists and engineers could be striving to turn this vision into reality. Leclerc expresses full support for this initiative, anticipating a brighter and more environmentally friendly future for the sport.

Key Takeaways:

• Leclerc supports the use of sustainable fuel for V8 and V10 engines in Formula 1, with Ferrari's sponsor Shell involved.
• Formula 1 aims for zero emissions by 2030, with a regulation change in 2026 requiring power units to use 50% electric power and 50% sustainable fuel.

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As Formula 1 commits to achieving zero emissions by 2030, it continues to push forward with innovations aligned with this goal. An illustration of this commitment is the upcoming regulation change in 2026, which mandates Formula 1 cars to utilize power units comprising 50% electric power and 50% internal combustion.

Leclerc, who has been performing with flying colors in the SF-24, expressed his excitement about the possibility of carbon-neutral synthetic fuels powering larger engines such as the V8s and V10s.

Speaking exclusively to Sports Illustrated in an interview with Alex Harrington, Leclerc was asked if he would prefer using carbon-neutral synthetic fuels on larger engines used in the past, like V8s, V10s, or the hybrid setup in use at present. He answered:

"No, to have 100 per cent sustainable fuel running on V8, V10s could be really, really cool. There's a lot of work for that.

"Formula One has been pushing a lot on that. I think Formula One have always been pioneers in these new technologies and being a game changer in the whole automotive industry.

"And I think it's a great opportunity for us to do that.

"So together we share, we are working a lot. I mean, it's more the Shell scientists and engineers that are working on those changes in the future. But it's a continuous collaboration, which is working great and that I hope won't only change our sport, but will change the world as a whole for a better place.

"And if with all of that, we can also have cars that are sounding even better in the future being fully sustainable, then I'm all for it."

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