Ferrari will “look at” Volkswagen brands Audi and Porsche’s suggestions for the future of the engine regulations in Formula 1. After the recent meeting in Austria, it emerged that the German luxury carmakers – who are eyeing Formula 1’s plans regarding the new engine rules starting with the 2025 or 2026 season – are interested in switching to four-cylinder, all-wheel drive technology.
“That is a solution we can look at.” – Scuderia Ferrari Team Principal Mattia Binotto explained, after reports that the Italian side would be more willing than its rival engine makers to take into consideration major technology changes for the next power unit generations.
“What we cannot forget is that sustainability and the environment are number one.”- Mattia Binotto explained, in a recent interview for Italian daily newspaper Corriere dello Sport – “We mustn’t lose sight of that.”
The Ferrari boss confirmed that Formula One will need to find a “compromise” solution between the interests of the existing engine manufacturers and potential newcomers like Audi and Porsche: “The compromise that will be reached must balance ethical aspects, innovation and costs.” – the Ferrari boss added.
He said Ferrari’s main priority is that the sport remains focused on its ‘hybrid’ credentials, rather than moving its sights more radically to electrification.
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