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This article gives an outline of Formula One engines, also called Formula One power units since the hybrid era starting in 2014. Since its inception in 1947, Formula One has used a variety of engine regulations. Formulae limiting engine capacity had been used in Grand Prix racing on a regular basis since after World War I. The engine formulae are divided according to era.
This Alfa Romeo 159 supercharged straight-8 engine could produce up to 425 bhp (317 kW).
1.5 litre V12 supercharged engine from the Ferrari 125
A 2.5 L V8 in a Lancia-Ferrari D50 (1955–1956)
Porsche 804 had a fan to cool the air-cooled flat-8 engine
The 2021 FIA Formula One World Championship was a motor racing championship for Formula One cars which was the 72nd running of the Formula One World Championship. It is recognised by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), the governing body of international motorsport, as the highest class of competition for open-wheel racing cars. The championship was contested over twenty-two Grands Prix, and held around the world. Drivers and teams competed for the titles of Formula One World Champion Driver and Formula One World Champion Constructor, respectively.
Lewis Hamilton, the defending champion, finished runner-up by 8 points driving for Mercedes.
Valtteri Bottas was third, also driving for Mercedes, in his final season with the team.
Mercedes won their eighth consecutive Constructors' Championship.