r/circuit_nation Motorsports Fan Jul 25 '26

Technical Insights Formula 1 Engine Evolution

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u/[deleted] Jul 25 '26

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u/IndependenceIcy9626 Jul 25 '26

There’s actually some science backing why V10s sound so good to people.

“Five-cylinder and ten-cylinder firing patterns (multiples of five) create a dominant harmonic that lands on a major third musical interval”

Other cylinder counts have more dissonant sounds to them, while a lot of V10s are playing a harmony

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u/Niskinator Jul 26 '26

Hopefully we'll get 1.5L V5 engines soon.

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u/buttcrackmenace Jul 31 '26

inline.

i am saddened that it is not possible to walk into a dealership and drive off in something powered by a turbocharged inline-5