The Race F1 Podcast F1’s plan to bring back V8s explained
Sep 15, 2025
Join Glenn Freeman, host of the Bring Back V10s podcast, and F1 journalist Jon Noble as they dive into the hot topic of a potential return to V8 engines in Formula 1. They discuss the thrill of reviving iconic sounds while tackling financial hurdles from sustainable fuel costs. The duo also explores the challenges of race lengths and how they impact viewer engagement. Additionally, they analyze team dynamics, the impact of leadership changes, and the ongoing rivalries shaping the sport's future.
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Standardise Fuel Components To Cut Prices
- Jon Noble suggests standardising portions of sustainable-fuel specs to reduce cost while allowing limited manufacturer variation.
- He advises growing supply chains and government investment will drive prices down over time.
Shorter Races Won't Fix Boring Races
- Glenn Freeman argues shortening Grand Prix duration misses the point: poor entertainment, not length, drives declining engagement.
- He uses sprints as evidence that shorter races reduce opportunities for action and rarely outperform full grands prix.
Highlights Popularity ≠ Shorter Grands Prix
- Jon Noble clarifies Domenicali's comments were observational about younger viewers preferring highlights, not a formal plan to shorten races.
- He warns mandating shorter grands prix would remove strategic complexity and likely harm the product.
