After loads of hypothesis, Volkswagen Group has formally confirmed that each Audi and Porsche will join Formula 1, Reuters reviews. Speaking at a latest occasion in Wolfsburg, VW Group CEO Herbert Diess mentioned the choice was made after the bosses of each manufacturers made the case {that a} dedication to Formula 1 would herald extra money than it should value.
“You just run out of arguments [against it],” Diess mentioned. He added that Porsche’s preparations for its involvement within the motorsport had been “a little more concrete” than Audi’s. As reported beforehand, Porsche is aiming for a long-term partnership with Red Bull’s new engine division, which can provide energy models that meet Formula 1’s new engine laws due in 2026 (delayed from 2025).
The new engine laws will tie in with the usage of artificial fuels (Porsche is also focused on this technology) which are designed to be full sustainable and collectively, they’re a part of Formula 1’s efforts to promote sustainability and minimize its carbon emissions to internet zero by 2030.
Audi RS 3 LMS (2021)
Meanwhile, Audi will come into Formula 1 as a group and will reportedly purchase out an current entrant to accomplish that. The model is alleged to be prepared to provide round 500 million euros (RM2.3 billion) to purchase McLaren, though BBC reviews there are additionally talks with Sauber (now referred to as Alfa Romeo Racing), Aston Martin and Williams.
Diess famous that Audi and Porsche’s entries into Formula 1 will occur from 2026 as this can permit for a extra stage taking part in subject as groups get to grips with the new regulations. While Formula 1 has but to element the engine necessities, the core structure will stay a 1.6 litre turbocharged V6 hybrid, albeit with out the complicated (and costly) MGU-H (motor generator unit, warmth) system.
