The four-rings brand confirms its participation in Formula 1 ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix.
With Audi making a much quicker transition to alternative fuels and electrification, it seemed more likely that Porsche would be the Volkswagen Group brand to jump into F1, not the other way around. But, in recent months the whispers around the paddock mentioned Audi more and more.held just before the Belgian Grand Prix weekend kicks off, Audi made it official, stating it has put in motion plans to join Formula 1 in 2026.
Why would Audi join Formula 1?"Motorsport is an integral part of Audi's DNA," says Markus Duesmann."Formula 1 is both a global stage for our brand and a highly challenging development laboratory. The combination of high performance and competition is always a driver of innovation and technology transfer in our industry. With the new rules, now is the right time for us to get involved. After all, Formula 1 and Audi both pursue clear sustainability goals.
F1 plans to achieve this by requiring engines run on biofuels rather than traditional deceased dino juice. Also, a new electric motor that is three times more powerful will replace the current unit. The result is 1,000 horsepower of green energy versus the 850-ish horsepower the cars currently make with their twin-turbo V-6.
This is pure speculation, but if Audi truly plans to use F1 as a"laboratory," then expect it to lean into that racing connection to develop its roadgoing electrified products. It could possibly even mean in addition to its slate of all-electric vehicles like the
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