Several rumors have indicated that Audi will enter Formula 1the automaker has now confirmed this information, saying it will enter the sport from the 2026 season. will enter modality by offering a new hybrid engine and new information indicates that she will be able to buy a team to compete.

New Audi engine for F1

Manufacturer’s new foray into sports occurred due to technical changes approved by the FIAwhich wants to avoid cost overruns by producers, as well as increase the sustainability of competition.

Entering the motorsport scene is the way forward for the German automaker. raise your goal to be carbon neutral by 2030with the Chairman of the Board of Directors AUDI AGMarkus Duesmann, stating that “the combination of high performance and competition is always the engine of innovation and technology transfer in our industry.”

Credits: Audi commercial

With new specifications FIAthe engine of a German company must be V6 is designed to run on a more stable fuel mixture. As indicated Engadget, next to the internal combustion engine there will be a 400 kW electric motor that will have about 544 horsepower. Engine design Audi to F1 led by former director of security FIAAdam Baker.

Audi may buy Sauber

The automaker has not yet officially announced which team will be the first to use its engine, but some rumors indicate that the manufacturer already has a closed deal. Anyway, in its official note Audi stated that he would show his grid partner “by the end of this year”.

According to some more recent rumors, the German automaker may be interested in purchase of a controlling stake in the Swiss Sauberwho is currently running in the Alfa Romeo livery.

4 Baseus accessories that you can buy from AliExpress
We discover and test branded electronic products that make your daily life easier

Via: Engadget Source: Audi

…..