Audi Confirms F1 Entry in 2026

Audi has affirmed intends to enter F1 in 2026 as a power unit producer. Additional information will be declared before this year’s end.

New Engine Rules make way for Audi F1 passage

Recently, the FIA World Motor Sport Council supported the new F1 motor guidelines that will happen in 2026. These new guidelines will see the complex MGU-H framework (which catches energy from exhaust gases) rejected through and through. Considering that the framework has little importance to street vehicles, it didn't check out for new producers to commit enormous assets for its development.

All things considered, the MGU-K will create 350kW – more than thrice the electrical power produced by the MGU-H and MGU-K together at present. The electric engine will then be close to as strong as the combustion motor, which has a result of around 544hp (400kW).

Besides, the 1.6-litre turbo motor will run on completely sustainable fuel - something that Audi says was essential for the brand's F1 section. Notwithstanding the current cap in costs for groups, an expense cap for power unit producers will likewise be presented in 2023.

With which F1 team will Audi share a partnership?

Audi will fabricate its powertrains at its motorsport central command in Neuburg, Germany, and both CEO Markus Duesmann and specialized manager Oliver Hoffman have proposed the advancement program will illuminate improvement regarding electrical street vehicles.

Audi stated, “It’s the first time in a decade that a Formula 1 powertrain will manufacture in Germany.” There are rumours of a potential tie-up with Suber, which at present runs its vehicles under the Alfa Romeo standard. Enclosure tales recommend an expected restriction with Sauber - Notwithstanding, Audi hasn't uncovered a lot about this, just expressing it will report an accomplice for 2026 before this year’s end.

Addressing reporters, Duesmann said, "Motorsport is an indispensable piece of Audi's DNA. F1 is both a worldwide stage for our image and an exceptionally difficult development lab. The mix of elite execution and rivalry is consistently a driver of development and innovation move in our industry."

LMDH plans scrapped by Audi

Audi has rejected plans to get back to the World Endurance Championship with another LMDh model. "F1 is the following significant achievement in Audi's motorsport history," Julius Seebach stated, who will quit the role as supervisor of Audi Sport to "take on another essential business region in Technical Development, revealing straightforwardly to the chief board".

Porsche's F1 plans

Porsche is yet to set its arrangements for an F1 entry however, it is broadly reported to procure a 50% stake in UK-based Red Bull Technologies. 

What shape this association could take still need to be worked out, and the German sports car producer has not freely remarked on the reports.

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