Leading car maker slams F1’s outdated engine proposal – no innovation

TLDR:

• BMW motorsport boss Andreas Roos criticizes Formula 1’s plans to increase electrical power in 2026, calling it “not really a new technology.”
• BMW is not interested in returning to Formula 1 due to the sport’s current direction.
• Instead, BMW will focus on the World Endurance Championship and GT3 classes.

The Formula 1 plans to increase electrical power in 2026 have been criticized by BMW motorsport boss Andreas Roos. Roos has stated that the move is “not really a new technology” and that Formula 1 is currently not on BMW’s radar. He added that for BMW to consider returning to the sport, Formula 1 would need to present a clear and interesting technological development opportunity. Instead of Formula 1, BMW will continue to focus on the World Endurance Championship and GT3 classes, where they are already running hybrid cars with sustainable fuel.