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Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali believes that the Renault Group’s planned withdrawal as a power unit provider is “not related” to the incoming 2026 regulation change. 2026 will see increased hybridisation by way of a 50/50 power split between electrical and internal combustion engine components, along with the arrival of sustainable fuels and the removal […]
In 2026, there will be increased hybridization with a 50/50 power split between electrical and internal combustion engine components, as well as the introduction of sustainable fuels, and the elimination of the existing MGU-H energy recovery system. Audi, through its Sauber takeover, and Ford, in partnership with Red Bull Powertrains, have committed to being power unit providers for 2026 and beyond, while Honda is also returning to the sport with Aston Martin. Renault Group is transitioning its Alpine Formula 1 team into a customer engine outfit due to struggles with hybrid engines since 2014. The decision is attributed to financial constraints, with a planned Mercedes customer deal expected to offer more power and reliability at a lower cost. Despite concerns raised by some, others like Sauber’s Team Representative Alessandro Alunni Bravi believe the changes are not a result of the 2026 regulations and that these regulations are actually appealing to new manufacturers.
