Audi opposes proposed shift to sustainable V10 engines

One Formula 1 team, Audi, is firmly against a big change supported by several other teams and top drivers like Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen. The proposed change would replace the current turbo hybrid engines with V10 engines that run on sustainable fuel. This idea has received backing from various teams and well-known figures in the sport. The plan suggests that F1 would use new power units for the 2026 season and then introduce V10 engines by 2028 or 2029. Hamilton hopes that, in the future, F1 cars will have a great sound and be more sustainable, while Verstappen believes that V10 engines could make races more exciting and keep him in the sport longer. However, Audi, set to join F1 next season by taking over Sauber, does not support this idea. An Audi representative stated that the upcoming changes to hybrid power units were important for their entry into F1. They believe these regulations align with the technological advancements in Audi's road cars. While Audi holds a different view, other teams like Red Bull and Ferrari are in favor of the change. Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has expressed that they are open to exploring different types of engines, whether that be V8s or V10s. He acknowledged the need to balance excitement for fans with technological innovation in the sport.