Mattia Binotto emphasizes efficiency for Audi in F1 engine plans
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 13, 2026, 9:45 AM
Last updated Jul 13, 2026
Mattia Binotto, Audi's Formula 1 chief, stated that the brand aims for highly efficient power units in the upcoming engine regulations planned for 2031. The FIA and F1 manufacturers are discussing a shift to simpler V8 engines with smaller electric components. Binotto expressed Audi's preference for maintaining turbocharging in these future power units, connecting their racing technology to road car efficiencies. The FIA president is considering advancing the regulations to 2030 to address concerns with current team independence and create options for independent teams. Binotto emphasized the necessity for a solution beneficial for all stakeholders in F1.
- •Mattia Binotto advocates for efficient power units by 2031.
- •Audi supports keeping turbocharging in future engine rules.
- •FIA considers moving new regulations to 2030.
- •Proposed simpler V8 engines with smaller electric components.
- •Audi aims for solutions beneficial for all F1 stakeholders.
- 9:45 AMYahoo Sports — Efficiency key for Audi in F1's future engine rules, says Mattia Binotto
- 9:45 AMMotorsport.com — Efficiency key for Audi in F1's future engine rules, says Mattia Binotto
"Audi Formula 1 chief Mattia Binotto says the German brand wants the series' future engine formula to remain "highly efficient" amid talk of ditching turbos. F1 and its governing body the FIA are starting to lay down plans for the future power unit regulations for 2031. There is a broad consensus among the six power unit manufacturers over the principle to move to cheaper and simpler V8 engines ...Keep reading
"Speaking exclusively to Motorsport.com, Mattia Binotto reiterates Audi's desire for efficient power units in 2030 as the brand aims to keep turbocharging as part of the next Formula 1 ruleset
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 13, 2026, 9:45 AMEfficiency key for Audi in F1's future engine rules, says Mattia Binotto
Speaking exclusively to Motorsport.com, Mattia Binotto reiterates Audi's desire for efficient power units in 2030 as the brand aims to keep turbocharging as part of the next Formula 1 ruleset
- Motorsport.comJul 13, 2026, 9:45 AMEfficiency key for Audi in F1's future engine rules, says Mattia Binotto
Audi Formula 1 chief Mattia Binotto says the German brand wants the series' future engine formula to remain "highly efficient" amid talk of ditching turbos. F1 and its governing body the FIA are starting to lay down plans for the future power unit regulations for 2031. There is a broad consensus among the six power unit manufacturers over the principle to move to cheaper and simpler V8 engines ...Keep reading
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