FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem and F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali want a return to naturally aspirated V8 engines by 2030 or 2031, citing fan desire for louder noise. Manufacturers prefer sustainable fuels with modest electrification.

Kevin Turner argues volume is a red herring; the nature of sound matters more. Turbo engines lack the aural satisfaction of V10s or V12s, but current cars aren't quiet.

Jake Boxall-Legge says noise is barely a factor; he prefers the spectacle of drivers on the edge. He dismisses V8s as boring compared to the operatic V10s and poetic V12s.

Filip Cleeren agrees V12s sound best but warns a V8 return ignores modern realities: younger urban audiences, street circuits, and noise restrictions. Questions if robust research supports fan demand.