Why did F1 ban V8?
The Reason Behind The Rule Changes. Formula 1’s V8 engines were gas guzzlers. The engines produced an insane amount of horsepower and speed, but they also used a lot of fuel and that in turn produced more emissions, which at the time put Formula 1 in the spotlight because of the shifting global view on carbon emissions . The V8 era of Formula 1 (2006–2013) is often remembered as the last great scream of naturally aspirated power. Introduced in 2006, the FIA mandated 2. V8 engines to replace the older 3. V10s, cutting cylinder count but not the drama.