F1: Audi to hitch Formula One Championship as energy unit suppliers from 2026

Legendary automobile producer Audi introduced their entry into Formula One on Friday as an influence unit provider from 2026.

Audi will be part of as an influence unit provider from the 2026 season (Courtesy: F1 Twitter)

HIGHLIGHTSAudi introduced their entry into F1 from the 2026 seasonThe German producer introduced their resolution at Spa on FridayAudi will announce which group they’ll lineup with on the finish of the present season

Audi shall be becoming a member of the Formula One World Championship from the 2026 season as an influence unit provider, F1 confirmed on Friday.

The German producer introduced its entry into the game at a press convention in Spa on Friday forward of the Belgian Grand Prix.

Audi additionally introduced that they’ll reveal which group they’ll line up with in 2026 by the top of the yr. The legendary automobile firm’s entry into the game comes after new energy unit rules have been revealed earlier this month.

According to the F1’s official web site, the ability items from 2026 will keep the present V6 inside combustion engine design however will function elevated electrical energy and 100 % sustainable fuels. These are thought-about to be two essential components behind the legendary German producers’ entry into the game.

“The 2026 power units will maintain the current V6 internal combustion engine architecture but feature increased electrical power and 100% sustainable fuels, two factors Audi say were key to it joining,” learn the assertion.

F1 president and CEO Stefano Domenicali expressed his happiness at welcoming Audi to F1. He mentioned it was a serious second within the sport that highlights the power Formula One has as a worldwide platform.

Domenicali additionally mentioned that Audi’s entry can also be an enormous recognition of the game’s transfer into sustainably fuelled hybrid engines in 2026.

“I am delighted to welcome Audi to Formula 1, an iconic automotive brand, pioneer and technological innovator. This is a major moment for our sport that highlights the huge strength we have as a global platform that continues to grow.”

“It is also a big recognition that our move to sustainably fuelled hybrid engines in 2026 is a future solution for the automotive sector. We are all looking forward to seeing the Audi logo on the grid and will be hearing further details from them on their plans in due course,” mentioned Domenicali.

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