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EPISODE · May 7, 2026 · 45 MIN

Can V8 engines save F1? Why they really are set for a comeback

from Motor Sport F1 Show with Mark Hughes

V8 engines are set to return to F1: the decision looks inevitable — it’s just a case of when.Plus: George Russell has a big problem. After being outperformed by Kimi Antonelli, who took his third successive win in Miami, he's piled the pressure on himself to deliver at the upcoming Canadian Grand Prix. Is it crunch time for the championship already? Has Mercedes lost its advantage? With teams bringing more upgrades to Montreal, we could see more drivers joining this year's title battle.And your questions answered on why F1 doesn't simply ban aerodynamics, and the intricacies of energy deployment.More from Mark Hughes and Bryn Lucas on the stories that really matter, in the latest episode of the Motor Sport F1 Show.Subscribe now for every weekly episode and tell us what you want to know from Mark. Send us a message on social media or find this podcast at https://go.motorsportmagazine.com/4tepf25 and drop your questions in the comments. He'll answer a selection of the best every week.Read Mark's column every Wednesday at https://go.motorsportmagazine.com/4tepf25 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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