LONDON (Reuters) – Porsche and Volkswagen Group would consider joining Formula One if the next engine regulations introduced in 2025 promote sustainable fuel, the BBC said Wednesday .
The broadcaster said that Porsche Motorsport vice-president Fritz Enzinger said it would be “of great interest if there was part of sustainability – for example, the implementation of e-fuel”.
“If these aspects are confirmed, we will evaluate them in detail within the VW Group and discuss further steps,” he said.
“Porsche and Volkswagen AG are constantly monitoring the ever-changing rules in all relevant racing series around the world.
“This is also true of the new engine and drive regulation for Formula One from 2025.”
Last year Formula One’s governing body, the FIA, delivered the first barrels of 100% sustainable fuel made from bio-waste to engine manufacturers for testing and testing.
They said the target was a mandatory requirement of 100% sustainable fuel in F1, which aims to become a pure carbon-free sport by 2030.
“Our top sustainability priority now is to build a roadmap for the hybrid engine that will reduce emissions and really benefit road cars,” Ross Brawn motorsport managing director said in December.
“We believe we have the opportunity to do just that with a next-generation engine that combines hybrid technology with sustainable fuels.”
New Formula One chief executive Stefano Domenicali, former head of Lamborghini at Volkswagen, said in January that the sport was in talks with manufacturers not currently involved.
“At the moment, they prefer to remain silent, but the good news is that there are other companies…, very important companies, that are keen to understand what value they can bring home using the platform. F1, ”he said.
Reporting by Alan Baldwin, edited by Toby Davis