Is Porsche coming to F1?

The Volkswagen Group is keen to make its entry into F1 in 2026 with its brands Audi and Porsche. With Audi, that participation has already been confirmed.

Will Porsche ever have an F1 team?

Porsche will not join the Formula 1 grid in 2026 as it is believed to have ended its formal evaluation of a programme despite the championship still being of interest. The Volkswagen Group-owned manufacturer intended to enter F1 alongside sister brand Audi as part of the new engine regulations.

Will Porsche be in F1 2023?

Porsche Supercup, which first appeared on the F1 schedule back in 1993, will feature at eight European rounds through 2023 – the season kicking off in May as a support to the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix and concluding at September's Italian Grand Prix.

Will Audi or Porsche join F1?

German manufacturer Audi will join the Formula 1 World Championship from the 2026 season as a power unit supplier.

Will Lamborghini join F1?

Even though Lamborghini had one decent finish at the start of the season, Lamborghini didn't want to invest in a failing team. Modena never returned to Formula 1 despite high hopes in 1992. Lamborghini returning to Formula One is unlikely at best.

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Will BMW return to F1?

From 2026, new technical and financial regulations will be introduced in Formula 1. All this should make the sport more attractive to new manufacturers. Nevertheless, BMW, which competed from 2006 to 2009 as BMW Sauber, don't want to enter the sport again.

Will Honda join F1?

Honda, which left Red Bull and the Formula 1 series following the 2021 season, curiously has registered with Formula 1 as a power unit provider for the 2026 new regulations era. Unless it forms a works team, which it has shown no hints at doing, expect Honda to align with an existing team before long.

Is Ford replacing Honda in F1?

The American automaker will replace Honda at world champ Red Bull Racing starting in 2026.

Why is Ford not in F1?

The planned 2026 engine rules were pivotal in enticing Ford back into Grand Prix racing. Ford Motorsport Global Director Mark Rushbrook says the manufacturer would not be coming back to Formula 1 without the planned 2026 engine changes.

Does Bugatti have a F1 team?

These are the complete European Championship and World Championship Grand Prix results for Automobiles Ettore Bugatti, the works Bugatti team.

Why did Porsche drop F1?

Porsche has officially ruled out joining the Formula One grid in 2026 as it faced a lack of alternatives after the German automaker saw its deal with Red Bull collapse, according to The Race.

Why did Porsche drop out of F1?

Porsche dropped its factory motorsports program after winning the 1998 24 Hours of Le Mans with the Porsche 911 GT1 for financial reasons, facing factory competition from Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Toyota, and others.

Is Mercedes banned in F1?

Mercedes' design was banned because it was said to be against the spirit of the regulations as it was for aerodynamic purposes. The FIA rules stated that the slot gap separates could only be used “primarily for mechanical, structural, or measurement reasons”.

Why did Mercedes pull out of F1?

Toto Wolff has revealed that Mercedes pulled out of Formula E due to low TV viewership numbers. The team competed in the all-electric championship for three years, two of which were championship-winning with Nyck de Vries and Stoffel Vandoorne.

What is faster F1 or Indy?

F1 cars accelerate faster, corner with far more agility and grip, while still being capable of incredible top speeds – where IndyCar wins out is at the very top end of the speedometer. IndyCar raced at the Circuit of the Americas in 2019, a venue also used in Formula 1.

Who is replacing Honda engines in F1?

Red Bull Powertrains – a new company set up by the Austrian outfit – then took over the Honda engine IP, but with help from the Japanese company under a support agreement. They are currently leading both championships with Red Bull, while the power units also power the AlphaTauri team.

Who will replace Honda engines in F1?

The creation of Red Bull Powertrains, announced in February 2021, was Red Bull's way to prepare for life after Honda. Since then, Red Bull's sole intention has been to design and build its own V6 internal combustion engine, although third-party assistance was likely required on the hybrid side.

Is Red Bull switching to Ford?

NEW YORK, Feb. 3, 2023 – After more than two decades, Ford is returning to Formula 1. The iconic American automaker and Red Bull Powertrains are entering into a longterm strategic technical partnership for the development of a next-gen hybrid power unit to be used from the 2026 Formula 1 season onward.

Will an American be on F1?

For the first time since 2015, F1 will see an American driver among the ranks. Logan Sargeant, 22, will be racing for the Williams Racing F1 team (Williams) come March 5, the official start of the season.

Why did Red Bull drop Honda?

The company officially withdrew from the series after 2021 to focus its resources on carbon neutral technologies, although an arrangement was made for them to continue supplying the Red Bull teams until the end of 2025, with the Honda-built engines winning further titles in 2022.

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Will Audi return to F1?

That deal is due to end after the 2023 season with the team due to race as Audi from 2026. Audi confirmed in August they would be entering Formula 1 in four years as a power unit supplier and had been previously linked with a partnership with McLaren.

Will Mercedes continue in F1?

“Visible changes” to Mercedes' 2023 Formula 1 car are likely within the next few grands prix, but the mooted “bigger departures and more radical changes” remain some way off.

Why Lamborghini is not in F1?

So why doesn't Lamborghini have an F1 team? Lamborghini's parent company, Volkswagen AG, now have other brands involved in F1. Porsche it set to become the engine manufacturer for multiple teams and Audi will have their own team. Lamborghini did try racing in F1 for a few years in the early 90s, but it did not go well.

Why is AMG One banned in usa?

In order to preserve the unique character of its F1 powertrain, we have concluded that meeting U.S. road standards would significantly compromise its performance and its overall driving character. We have taken the strategic decision to offer the car for road usage in Europe, where it meets applicable regulations.”