Photo Credit: Fair Use [17 U.S.C. § 107]. A hybrid version of BYD Yangwang U9 could soon appear on F1 tracks.
BYD Eyes Formula 1 and Le Mans Entry as Part of Brand Awareness Push: Report
13 Mar 2026 | Abstracted from EV
BYD is weighing entry into Formula 1 or Le Mans as both series move away from pure combustion engines. F1 now runs turbo‑hybrid power units and will boost electric output under 2026 rules, while Le Mans Hypercar teams use enclosed hybrid prototypes as standard. With racing shifting toward electrified platforms - open‑wheel in F1 and enclosed in WEC - BYD sees a strategic fit for its EV and battery technology.
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