“THE ROAR RETURNS: Lewis Hamilton’s Father Launches Radical Hybrid V10 Racing Revolution”
Anthony Hamilton, the father of seven-time Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton, has sent shockwaves through the motorsport world by unveiling a bold new racing series that promises to revive one of the sport’s most cherished elements—the thunderous sound of V10 engines—while embracing the future of sustainable technology.
The newly announced championship, named HybridV10, aims to combine modern hybrid power with the spine-tingling audio drama that defined Formula 1’s golden era. At a time when motorsport is increasingly shaped by electrification, sustainability targets, and cost efficiency, Hamilton’s project stands out as a daring attempt to reconnect racing with raw emotion, fan passion, and accessibility.
Hybrid engines have been a central part of Formula 1 since 2014, but the sport is now preparing for its biggest power unit transformation yet. From the 2026 season, electrical output will be massively increased, creating an even 50-50 balance between electric power and the internal combustion engine. In parallel, F1 cars will run entirely on 100 per cent sustainable fuels, reinforcing the championship’s ambition to become carbon neutral by 2030.
While these changes have attracted global automotive giants such as Audi and General Motors to the grid, they have also reignited a long-running debate among fans: has Formula 1 lost its soul? For many, the quieter hybrid era cannot compare to the deafening, high-pitched scream of the V10 engines that dominated the sport from the late 1980s through the early 2000s.
Anthony Hamilton now believes he has found a way to bridge that divide.
After weeks of subtle hints and online speculation, the HybridV10 project was officially revealed through the launch of its own Instagram page, with the announcement shared alongside Hamilton’s personal account. The statement laid out an ambitious vision that goes far beyond a traditional racing championship.
“HybridV10 is an independent global motorsport festival and racing series built around live, single-seater, competitive racing,” the announcement declared. “It is designed to restore emotion, innovation, and opportunity to the sport in a modern, open, and accessible way.”
Rather than focusing solely on racing, HybridV10 is being pitched as a full-scale motorsport experience. Events are expected to take place in major destinations around the world, blending competitive on-track action with technology showcases, music, culture, and interactive fan engagement. The aim is to turn race weekends into immersive festivals that appeal not only to hardcore motorsport fans but also to a broader global audience.
At the core of the series is a simple but powerful philosophy: racing should be authentic, fiercely competitive, and accessible. HybridV10 intends to prioritise real wheel-to-wheel battles, genuine engine sound, and open opportunities for drivers and teams who may be locked out of elite motorsport by soaring costs and complex regulations.
Cost control will be a central pillar of the project. Organisers have stressed that the series will operate under clear and transparent structures, deliberately stripping away unnecessary complexity that often inflates budgets and discourages new entrants. In doing so, HybridV10 hopes to create a more level playing field while preserving the intensity and spectacle fans crave.
The most eye-catching aspect of the project, however, remains its name—and what it represents.
