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FIA President Outlines Bold Plan for Radical Formula 1 Car Weight Reduction by 2031

Posted : 13 June 2026

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has targeted a massive weight reduction for Formula 1 machinery. His bold vision aims to slash the minimum weight of the grid's cars to 630 kilograms by 2031. This dramatic target would make the vehicles 138 kilograms lighter than the current minimum weight of 768 kilograms.

The current technical regulations have faced substantial pushback from both drivers and fans due to car size. While grid machines shed 30 kilograms for this competitive cycle, prominent drivers expressed strong dissatisfaction. Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton labeled the revised models heavy; meanwhile, Red Bull star Max Verstappen argued for a weight drop of up to 150 kilograms.

Ben Sulayem plans to achieve this ambitious reduction by abandoning the complex V6 turbo-hybrid setups. He intends to forcefully mandate high-revving V8 engines powered by sustainable fuels by the 2031 season. The proposed power units will feature a minimal 10 percent electrification element, producing approximately 880 horsepower.

The FIA chief heavily criticized the current dimensions and financial demands of the modern grid. He noted that the extreme complexity, escalating expenses, and oversized vehicle frames have negatively impacted the racing spectacle. He emphasized that bloated, heavy cars compromise track safety despite past structural additions.

The governing body plans to push these changes through regardless of initial manufacturer pushback. Ben Sulayem declared that the FIA possesses the regulatory power to enforce the engine transition without team votes. He looks to restore the classic roaring sound for spectators while drastically lowering research and development costs.

Formula 1 cars have steadily gained bulk since weighing 600 kilograms in the 2002 season. Minimum weights surpassed the 800-kilogram threshold recently before the latest minor reduction. By lowering complexity, the FIA hopes to entice new manufacturers to join the pinnacle of motorsport.

 

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