F1's switch to V8s and 'minimal' electric engines explained

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The "V8 is coming" back to F1 - that's the pledge of FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem.

And yes, that will mean abandoning the current divisive V6 hybrids and their near-50/50 split between internal combustion and electrical power.

We take a look at the timeline for that change, how F1's got here (just four rounds into the new era), and which manufacturers are onboard.

00:00 The V8 is coming
02:24 The timing
05:35 A "mega engine"?
07:31 Who's onboard
08:53 A course-correction?

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