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Audi and Mercedes Resist V10 Engine Revival in F1

4/8/2025

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Audi and Mercedes are pushing back against the potential revival of V10 engines in Formula 1, worried it could derail their hybrid advancements. As the FIA explores updates to the 2026 regulations, safety and cost concerns loom large. A new V10 working group has been established, but reaching an agreement among manufacturers remains a daunting challenge.

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Story summary

Audi and Mercedes are pushing back against the potential revival of V10 engines in Formula 1, worried it could derail their hybrid advancements. As the FIA explores updates to the 2026 regulations, safety and cost concerns loom large. A new V10 working group has been established, but reaching an agreement among manufacturers remains a daunting challenge.