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Audi slams brakes on F1’s V10 revival push
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24/03/2025 at 11:5224/03/2025 at 11:42 Audi has thrown a wrench into Formula 1’s flirtation with a nostalgic return to V10 engines, firmly opposing any move to ditch the turbo hybrid rules set for 2026. As the FIA explores scrapping the incoming regulations in favor of V10s powered by sustainable fuels as early as 2028 or 2029, Audi has emerged as a staunch defender of the hybrid path, citing its critical role in the brand’s F1 entry. The debate, simmering among manufacturers, has split opinions, with Ferrari and Mercedes publicly open to considering a change of format while Audi digs in its heels. In a statement provided to the media, Audi underscored the 2026...
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