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All you need to know about Anthony Hamilton’s plans for a new two-tier motorsport championship.
Anthony Hamilton, father of seven-time F1 world champion Lewis, is planning to launch a new motorsport series featuring two divisions of single-seater racing – HybridV10 and HybridV8 championships. The concept emphasizes real racing, talent, skill, and proper engine sound. HybridV10 is a two-tier single-seater racing championship focusing on simplified technology and V8 and V10 engines, not currently planned by F1. The series will feature naturally-aspirated hybrid V10 engines in the headline category, with plans for 12 teams and 24 drivers in each category. The series will operate as a professional festival format overseen by the independent Hybrid World Commission and will feature a festival weekend format with technology showcases, competitive races, and a focus on attracting top drivers based on skill rather than financial backing. Drivers will earn points for a ‘Hybrid Super Licence’ based on various criteria, aiming to establish a competitive and merit-based driver selection process. Plans for the 12-round series include visiting FIA Grade 1-standard venues globally and incorporating various established motorsport disciplines as qualification routes for drivers.
