Will Gray
Friday, July 2, 2021 1:23 PM – Updated: 1:23 PM
According to the former head of VW Motorsport and current Williams F1 CEO Jost Capito, Formula 1 must make “significant changes” to its engine regulations within four years and become “zero CO2” within four years.
On the weekend of the Austrian Grand Prix, the sports directors will discuss the aggregates’ future plans. In addition, there are the current manufacturers and interested parties Audi and Porsche, both of whom are in the VW stable.
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Capito said: “I think a significant change is needed because if you look at where the automotive industry is going, the CO2 debate is an issue and I am absolutely convinced that Formula 1 must also go to zero CO2 from 25 onwards .
“There are more options than just fully electric. E-fuels are to be investigated and also in combination with hybrids. From my point of view, these systems and technologies have a future in mobility.
“I think the regulations should go in that direction, but consider all options and it is right that the automakers have to take part in the discussions. They have to be attracted to the new regulations, otherwise they wouldn’t go along with it.
Audi is represented by Markus Duesmann, who previously worked for Mercedes-Benz and BMW in Formula 1, while Oliver Blume represents Porsche in the talks.
The VW Group said earlier this year that it is examining how attractive Formula 1 would be for it in the future, and the sport will do everything in its power to convince new manufacturers to participate in the introduction of the new regulations.
Steiner – we need more manufacturers
The departure of Honda at the end of this season leaves Formula 1 with Ferrari, Mercedes and Renault as the only three automobile manufacturers on the grid.
Given the high cost and complexity of current engines, it is vital that the new regulations provide a level of rationalization and cost-effectiveness while also targeting the zero-carbon goals the world is trying to achieve.
Haas team boss Günther Steiner will not be present in the discussions, but implores those who are supposed to deliver what Formula 1 needs in order to survive on all ends of the grid.
Steiner said, “Right now it’s very difficult for anyone who comes up with the technology that we have because it’s very challenging and very difficult to achieve. Hopefully they’ll find a compromise.
“We have to change. We have to go to zero, you know. I hope it comes sooner rather than later. Hopefully they will find solutions and the solution is more manufacturers to get into the sport
“Here are all the big guys trying to decide what’s best for the future, but I hope they find a solution that makes us all happy and that makes Formula One happy.”
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