VW Supervisory Board open for Formula 1

The entry of the German brands Audi and Porsche into Formula 1 is apparently closer. As the trade magazine AUTO Motor and Sport reported on Thursday, the Supervisory Board of the German Volkswagen Group generally gave a green light for a future participation of the two subsidiaries at the premier class.

However, a final decision for getting started depends on the accurate design of the engine regulations from 2026.

"Executive Board and Supervisory Board of Volkswagen AG, Porsche AG and AUDI AG have confirmed planning of the two Group brands for any entry into Formula 1," said the Group at the request of the trade magazine: "The brands of Audi and Porsche will be added via details inform later. "

With this, the decision for an entry "has not yet fallen, we are in the final phase of the evaluation. The new regulations are not available for 2026 and subsequent years. It provides far-reaching changes for a more sustainable sport," this is a prerequisite for one possible entry.

Audi to Alfa Romeo and Porsche zu Red Bull?

This year, if possible in summer, the automotive world association FIA wants to absorb the regulations for the new drives. Only then should there be detailed statements by Porsche and Audi.

For Audi, a subcassure of the traditional racing stable McLaren seemed the most likely solution, this possibility is loud Auto engine and sport but now in the background. New favorite is therefore the Swiss Clean Team, which is currently under the name Alfa Romeo. At Porsche, everything continues to work out for cooperation with Top Team Red Bull.

The future engine regulations are already in its main activities, the drives should become easier: The one electric generator (MGU-H) is abolished, the other (MGU-K) delivers significantly more kilowatts. The power of the power unit should then be half of the burner and half of the electric motor. Also, 100 percent CO2 neutral fuel should be used. All this should attract new manufacturers.

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