Audi reckons its F1 programme will be ready to test a complete hybrid powertrain and will have finished its 300-person hiring process by the end of 2023. ⬇️
Major investment from the manufacturer into Sauber will allow Audi to enter F1 for 2026 with a works engine programme and race team, while sister Volkswagen Group marque Porsche has now officially put its topflight entry on hold after partnership talks failed with Red Bull andAudi’s arrival in F1 was conditional on the specification of new-for-2026 engine rules that do away with the complex and expensive Motor Generator Unit – Heat while increasing the reliance on electrical power to 350kW in...
Most notably, the manufacturer confirms that a single-cylinder engine has been tested “since the end of 2022” to help validate the test bench set-up and “measuring instruments”. In addition, Audi reports that a “full hybrid drivetrain unit, consisting of the combustion engine, electric motor, battery and electronic control unit” is scheduled to run on the test bench before the end of 2023 and “will form the basis for the future vehicle concept”.
“In the ongoing concept phase of the power unit, the foundation of our drivetrain for 2026 is being laid today.“We attach great importance to detail work, for example on materials or manufacturing technologies, and we also focus on topics such as the energy management of the hybrid drivetrain.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Demon Slayer’s Yoriichi Type Zero and 300 year-old sword explainedJust what the hell was hiding in that doll?
Read more »
Deborah Lipstadt: The 100 Most Influential People of 2023.JGreenblattADL on historian Deborah Lipstadt: 'Her work is critical not only for Jewish people, but for ensuring a society free of bigotry and intolerance for all people' TIME100
Read more »
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva: The 100 Most Influential People of 2023.algore on Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (LulaOficial), President of Brazil: 'From tackling forest loss to accelerating Brazil’s clean energy transition, President Lula’s leadership will be critical in this decisive decade for climate action' TIME100
Read more »
Colin Farrell: The 100 Most Influential People of 2023Nicole Kidman on Colin Farrell: 'Colin has always been about doing the work and not about building up his stardom or legacy' TIME100
Read more »
RowVaughn Wells: The 100 Most Influential People of 2023'Losing a child is the worst kind of pain that a parent could know, but RowVaughn Wells has continued to demonstrate strength and assert her voice to ensure that her son’s story is not forgotten,' writes Ben Crump (AttorneyCrump) TIME100
Read more »