Who owns the Lamborghini F1 team?
The company is owned by the Volkswagen Group through its subsidiary Audi. Lamborghini. The Italian supercar maker is fully owned by Volkswagen through Audi.
Why is Lamborghini not joining F1?
The company’s leadership has consistently ruled out future participation due to high costs, misalignment with their road-car focus, and existing VW Group commitments through Audi and Porsche. There are no current plans for Lamborghini to join Formula 1 in the future. Porsche had initially planned to enter Formula 1 in 2026 as an engine supplier, in collaboration with Red Bull, but the deal fell through. At present, there are no official plans for their entry, although the German brand remains interested in racing and electrification. Franco Lazzarato that’s it.In 2026, the new engine regulation will come into effect. This is an opportunity for car manufacturers to enter or return to the Formula 1 World Championship. However, BMW does not want to return to the sport. The FIA has confirmed a list of six engine manufacturers for the 2026 to 2030 seasons.Volkswagen will probably enter Formula 1 with two teams. From 2026, Audi and Porsche are expected to win in the premier class with their own engines. Insiders tell us that the group executive board and group supervisory board are expected to give the green light for the billion-euro investment in April.Conclusion Porsche’s decision not to enter Formula 1 as a constructor is not merely one of logistical hurdles but one of carefully thought-out strategy. It focused on areas of motorsport that better aligned with their engineering philosophy and financial goals.
Which company is bigger, Ferrari or Lamborghini?
Today, in terms of revenue Ferrari is the bigger company, Ferrari is also ahead of Lamborghini when it comes to innovation, as they work to release the first all-electric Ferrari by 2025. As of mid-2025, the company has no intention of joining F1—due to brand strategy, cost concerns, and existing VW Group participation via Audi and Porsche. Instead, Lamborghini is fully committed to endurance racing (LMDh) and expanding its presence in IMSA and WEC .Lamborghini isn’t in F1 because it doesn’t fit their business strategy or VW Group’s brand “lane assignments. The cost/complexity of modern hybrid F1 power units is massive, road-relevance is limited for a V12 hybrid supercar maker, and the Group already designated other brands (Audi/Porsche) for F1.Lamborghini isn’t in F1 because it doesn’t fit their business strategy or VW Group’s brand “lane assignments. The cost/complexity of modern hybrid F1 power units is massive, road-relevance is limited for a V12 hybrid supercar maker, and the Group already designated other brands (Audi/Porsche) for F1.