Vigna: “First encouraging signs of our progress. V8 and less hybrid? We’ve been talking about it for a while”

Ferrari, F1 is profitable In the traditional conference call in which Ferrari comments on its profits for the first quarter of the year, there was space for some reflections from CEO Benedetto Vigna on the theme of Formula 1. The racing sector was also profitable for Maranello in the first quarter of 2026 and in fact the official document underlines how “revenues linked to competitions increased further in the quarter, thanks above all to the increase in sponsorships and the positive contribution deriving from the supply of engines to other F1 teams”. Vigna on F1 results: “Encouraging signs” Repeating what was said a few weeks ago, Benedetto Vigna reiterated: “Now turning to competitions, we have kicked off the 2026 season with podium placings, both in Formula 1 – where we see the first encouraging signs of our progress within the new regulations – and in the World Endurance Championship, which started in Imola, our home race”. After 4 world championship events in F1, the Ferrari is second in the constructors’ championship, -70 behind Mercedes. Vigna on V8 engines: “The discussion has been going on for a while”. During the call, an analyst asked an interesting question regarding F1 and the company’s hybrid strategy: “There is a new push in F1 and with the FIA to return to V8 engines with a reduced electric and hybrid component by 2030. This is a bit of a U-turn from the current 50:50 engines. Some of the other manufacturers agree with this idea. What is your opinion on how this may influence the thinking on hybrid and electric road Ferraris in the long term?”. Vigna does not think that the strategies of the FIA and F1 will change the group’s plans in the short term: “We believe in the continuation of three-engine propulsion. We were already aware of these discussions with the FIA, they have been ongoing for a while. I think there is certainly a need to review things a little every five years, as is done with the FIA regulations, but there will be no implications. There will be no implications on the road or even on our strategies.” In recent weeks not only Mercedes with Toto Wolff, but also Ford and General Motors have very clearly given their approval to the idea of a return to V8 engines. Audi with Mattia Binotto instead seemed more doubtful.Click here to add Formula Passion as your favorite source on Google Discover: you will find our contents more easily!

Automobile Magazine – F1 English News
2026-05-07 18:17:00