The CEO of the Volkswagen Group has announced that both brands could enter Formula 1 with a change in regulations.
Porsche and Audi will enter Formula 1 from the 2026 season, Volkswagen Group CEO Herbert Diess announced today.
Statement from the CEO of Volkswagen
Diess’s Statement: As Diess said: “Volkswagen is not entering Formula 1. It is not a suitable brand for it and will not participate, but I can say this: our premium brands have already decided to enter Formula 1 with our support. As for Porsche, the project is pretty concrete. Not so much for Audi. “
Although the intention for both brands to enter F1 has been announced today, it is not yet known which team they will form. In recent statements, Gerhard Berger advanced: “As far as I know, Porsche and Red Bull have agreed to work together. As for Audi, it’s in between the three teams, with a likely option over Sauber (now Alfa Romeo).
The decision to enter Porsche and Audi in Formula 1 was encouraged by new regulatory changes to be implemented by the category in 2026, with new power units. “F1 is expanding in a very positive way around the world. The category has not yet fully reached the United States. you cannot enter Formula 1 without a change in regulation. This means that, for new ones who decide to enter, you have to change the rules so that everything starts from scratch in some sense, ”said Herbert Diess, about the Volkswagen group’s decision.
Source: Tycsports
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