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F1’s 2026 regulations effectively closed the door on a return to V8 or V10 engines, prompting discussion for a new series, incorporating modern technology, with the beloved engines, enter HybridV10.
Formula 1’s 2026 regulations have closed the door on V8 or V10 engines, sparking talk of a new racing series. Enter HybridV10, a brainchild of Anthony Hamilton, father of Lewis Hamilton, focusing on modern technology with cherished engines. Developed quietly for a year, the project launched online, aiming for “real Racing, talent, skill and sound.” Backed by investors, HybridV10 is moving to the next planning phase, aiming to rekindle what many fans miss in racing while embracing sustainability and tech like F1. HybridV10 means simplified tech and beloved V8/10 engines in a two-tier racing platform, emphasizing real racing talent and competitiveness over complexity and artificial management.
The series comprises 24-team grids with a single entry per team in each category, ensuring cost control and reliability by adhering to spec regulations. Anthony Hamilton aims to emphasize driver skills and reduce complexity, shifting the focus back to raw competition. HybridV10 seeks to blend V8/10 nostalgia with modern hybrid concepts, like energy recovery and rapid pitstops, to enhance strategic gameplay without hindering drivers. Unlike typical feeder series, HybridV10 plans to run alongside existing championships, hiring salaried professional drivers and avoiding pay-drivers to provide a high-level single-seater platform outside F1.
