FIA announces six F1 engine suppliers for 2026-2030 cycle with focus on sustainability

Drivers start the British Formula One Grand Prix, at the Silverstone circuit, in Silverstone, England, on July 18, 2021. Formula One’s governing body confirmed the six engine providers for the 2026-30 cycle on Friday which aims to use sustainable fuels and greater electric power.

Formula One’s regulatory body has announced the six engine suppliers for the 2026-2030 racing cycle with a focus on sustainable fuels and greater use of electric power.

The engine suppliers include Alpine, Audi, Ferrari, Honda, Mercedes, and Red Bull in partnership with Ford. German automaker Audi is a new entrant, while American car maker Ford is returning to the series.

FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem said, “The power unit is at the forefront of technological innovation, making the future of Formula 1 more sustainable while maintaining spectacular racing.”

The new engines will have a similar performance level to the current designs, which use V6 internal combustion engines. However, the engines will deploy electrical power close to 50% and use a 100% sustainable fuel, according to FIA, prioritizing environmental sustainability.

Ford will be responsible for the power unit development for Red Bull and their sister team, AlphaTauri, from 2026 to 2030 at least, while Audi has a 13 wins history as the second-most successful manufacturer in the 24 Hours Le Mans endurance race. Audi began electric car development for the category in 2012.

Ford was once a dominant engine manufacturer in F1 during the late 1960s and 1970s with Cosworth. It has won 10 constructors’ championships and 13 drivers’ championships making it the third most successful engine maker in F1 history. Ford owned and ran the Jaguar F1 team but left F1 in 2004 after Jaguar was sold and became Red Bull Racing.

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