Red Bull team principal Christian Horner admitted the “purist” in him would like to see the return of the “sound of Grand Prix racing”, amid debates around the potential reintroduction of V10 engines in Formula 1 in future.

Red Bull Formula One boss Christian Horner has expressed support for an eventual return to V10 engines despite his team spending heavily on designing their own power unit for the new era starting in 2026.

Red Bull Formula 1 boss Christian Horner has expressed support for an eventual return to V10 engines despite his team spending heavily on designing their own power unit for the new era starting in 2026.

Christian Horner says he would welcome the return of V10 engines to Formula 1. Earlier this month, FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem reckoned that F1 should consider switching back to conventional engines powered by sustainable fuels.