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For Audi<\/strong>, its last involvement in competition dates back to the 1930s<\/strong>, until the Second World War<\/strong>, and for Porsche<\/strong> to the early 1960s<\/strong>. A change in regulations led to the latter’s withdrawal from competition. Now a new regulatory horizon for the automobile has brought it back.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Volkswagen<\/strong> group sees an opportunity to get back into the race with the changes to the regulations in 2026<\/strong>. These will force manufacturers to increase the electric share of powertrains and synthetic fuels.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n “As a newcomer, we can’t catch up, it takes five to ten years to get ahead,<\/em> observed Herbert Diess<\/strong>.\u00a0We can only be competitive if there is a big change in regulations, and that’s what will happen in 2026 when they increase the electric part of the engine. Both brands think that it is a good thing to get involved and they are giving priority to this project”.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Another reason to bet on F1<\/strong> for the group is that he believes it will still be “the biggest championship in 2026 and 2028.”<\/em>\u00a0Porsche could partner with engine manufacturer Red Bull in a “Red Bull Porsche”<\/strong> team. While rumours are circulating that Audi is joining forces with McLaren<\/strong>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n More than 70 million viewers<\/strong> follow the Grand Prix<\/strong> around the world, including nearly 2.5 million<\/strong> in France<\/strong>. The last Grand Prix<\/strong> of the 2021<\/strong> season, in Abu Dhabi<\/strong>, was even followed by 108.7 million viewers<\/strong> ! In terms of cumulative TV audience, Formula 1 claims 1.55 billion viewer<\/strong>s who attended the races in 2021<\/strong>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Read also >\u00a0ASTON MARTIN BREAKS GROUND ON NEW FORMULA 1 FACTORY<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Featured photos : \u00a9 Reuters[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row njt-role=”not-logged-in”][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n For Audi<\/strong>, its last involvement in competition dates back to the 1930s<\/strong>, until the Second World War<\/strong>, and for Porsche<\/strong> to the early 1960s<\/strong>. A change in regulations led to the latter’s withdrawal from competition. Now a new regulatory horizon for the automobile has brought it back.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Volkswagen<\/strong> group sees an opportunity to get back into the race with the changes to the regulations in 2026<\/strong>. These will force manufacturers to increase the electric share of powertrains and synthetic fuels.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n […][\/vc_column_text][vc_cta h2=”This article is reserved for subscribers.” h2_font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:16|text_align:left” h2_use_theme_fonts=”yes” h4=”Subscribe now !” h4_font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:32|text_align:left|line_height:bas” h4_use_theme_fonts=”yes” txt_align=”center” color=”black” add_button=”right” btn_title=”I SUBSCRIBE !” btn_color=”danger” btn_size=”lg” btn_align=”center” use_custom_fonts_h2=”true” use_custom_fonts_h4=”true” btn_button_block=”true” btn_custom_onclick=”true” btn_link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fluxus-plus.com%2Fen%2Fsubscriptions-and-newsletter-special-offer-valid-until-september-30-2020-2-2%2F”]Get unlimited access to all articles and live a new reading experience, preview contents, exclusive newsletters…<\/p>\nThe biggest championship.<\/h2>\n
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Volkswagen CEO Herbert Diess has just announced that Audi and Porsche, two brands belonging to the German group, will enter Formula 1 in 2026.<\/h4>\n