Volkswagen Group has confirmed that plans for Porsche and Audi to enter System 1 are at a sophisticated stage; Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen welcomed the potential addition of recent names to the game
Final replace: 4/22/8 6:19 AM
The Volkswagen Group is at a sophisticated stage of its System 1 plans
Volkswagen Group has confirmed that its plans for the Porsche and Audi manufacturers to enter System 1 are within the “last analysis part”, with a attainable arrival in 2026 hailed by Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen as “nice information”.
Porsche and Audi have lengthy been rumored to hitch System 1 and a press release from Volkswagen confirmed on Thursday that they have been in partnership negotiations.
In style manufacturers are anticipated to hitch in as engine suppliers fairly than tackle a complete staff, with new engine guidelines from 2026 key to their involvement.
“The administration and supervisory boards of Volkswagen AG, Porsche AG and Audi AG have confirmed plans for a possible entry into System 1 by the 2 manufacturers,” Volkswagen mentioned. The Audi and Porsche manufacturers will present particulars later.
The assertion added: “We’ve got not decided but as a result of we’re presently within the last analysis stage, and at this level, the brand new rules for 2026 and subsequent years should not but obtainable.
Volkswagen labored with Crimson Bull within the World Rally Championship
“These modifications will outline far-reaching modifications to make the game extra sustainable, which is a prerequisite for Audi’s potential entry.
“Audi Sport discusses these issues immediately with the FIA. Our choice will probably be introduced as quickly as it’s made.”
Who can Porsche, Audi’s accomplice? Hamilton and Verstappen hail ‘excellent news’
Volkswagen has not beforehand been in F1 however has labored with Crimson Bull within the World Rally Championship.
Porsche is predicted to achieve out to Crimson Bull, who they’ve been related to for a number of years and who’ve their very own Powertrains division centered on the 2026 modifications.
Please use Chrome browser for an accessible video participant
Lewis Hamilton says the staff has made minor modifications to the automotive and doesn’t count on to see dramatic enhancements in Melbourne.
The Audi hyperlink is much less clear. They have been considered near a cope with McLaren though each manufacturers denied the reviews, and German publication Auto Motor und Sport mentioned Sauber, Williams and Aston Martin have been now extra doubtless choices.
Informed the assertion on Friday in Australia, the star F1 drivers responded.
“I’ve identified about this for a very long time,” mentioned Hamilton, the game’s most profitable driver. “I believe it is nice to get new producers into the game, particularly as you see there are a number of groups which have the potential to be lead groups however they’re shopper groups, so I believe it could be nice going ahead.”
Please use Chrome browser for an accessible video participant
Max Verstappen says Crimson Bulls and Ferrari are intently matched and their fee of improvement will probably be a key issue within the season.
“I believe it’s extremely thrilling and vital for System 1 as properly,” world champion Verstappen added. “After all now we have nice groups, however having nice manufacturers behind that’s actually nice. I am trying ahead to what the longer term will convey.”
McLaren driver Lando Norris added: “I believe it is just a little bit extra about us and Crimson Bull as a result of these are the groups that appear to be concerned for the time being.
“After all if there are extra producers concerned, it is just an excellent factor for System 1.”
