Karun Chandhok wants the FIA to move away from hybrid-powered Formula 1 cars and pursue an alternative route for more sustainability in the sport.
Traditionally, F1 cars were powered fully by V8 or V10 engines which ran on fuel. But, in 2014, new engine rules came into force which meant constructors had to come up with a new hybrid system, using a V6 engine which also features kinetic and heat energy recovery systems.
Mercedes adapted best to the change and embarked upon a period of dominance by winning eight constructors' titles in a row – a run ended only last year by Red Bull. In 2022, the type of fuel used changed from E5 to E10, which contains more ethanol and reduces CO2 emissions.
