Following a statement issued last Friday, the FIA has confirmed six Power Unit manufacturers will compete in the FIA Formula One World Championship from the 2026-2030 seasons.
All six manufacturers will supply the new power units, as established by Formula One 2026 Power Unit Technical, Sporting, and Financial Regulations approved last August by the FIA World Motor Sport Council.
In that regard, the new rules start a new chapter at the pinnacle of motorsport, aiming to achieve the goal of becoming a carbon-neutral racing series by 2030.
The companies confirmed are Alpine Racing, Audi, Ferrari S.p.A., Honda Racing Corporation, Mercedes-AMG High-Performance Powertrains Ltd, and Red Bull Ford.
FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem stated: “The confirmation that there will be six Power Unit manufacturers competing in Formula 1 from 2026 is a testament to the strength of the championship and the robust technical regulations that have been diligently created by the FIA, in close collaboration with Formula 1 and the Power Unit manufacturers.”
“The Power Unit is at the forefront of technological innovation, making the future of Formula 1 more sustainable while maintaining spectacular racing. I am grateful for the confidence of world-leading automotive manufacturers demonstrated by their commitment to Formula 1.”
The next-gen hybrid power unit will use cutting-edge technology to increase the power unit’s electric share by up to 50 percent, using 100 percent of advanced sustainable synthetic fuel.
Greater electrification translates into a more environmentally sustainable racing platform, using high-revving V6 internal combustion engines and avoiding excessive performance differentiation to allow for improved raceability.
On the way to innovation, becoming a cost-effective platform has been essential to attract newcomers to join the sport at a competitive level.
Such is the case of Audi, which has set its entry to Formula One for 2026 as Sauber’s works team and Ford.
Last Friday in New York, the American giant announced its return to the series after nearly two decades away by signing a technical partnership with Red Bull Powertrains, providing the power units for Oracle Red Bull Racing and Scuderia AlphaTauri teams from 2026 to at least 2030.
Following the official announcement, Stefano Domenicali, President and CEO of F1, said: “The news today that Ford is coming to Formula 1 from 2026 is great for the sport, and we are excited to see them join the incredible…
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