Prediction: by next reg cycle, we will have BYD in F1, likely thru Haas

Toyota has just put in big investment and I feel is more likely to buy Haas out. I see BYD starting from scratch or buying Alpine before Christian Horner has the chance

I see BYD in FE as a more realistic option. They have not really worked on high performance ICE cars afaik. If a Chinese manufacturer does enter into F1, I think it's gonna be Geely under the polestar/lotus brands.

Agree with you just as strong argument, just thought since BYD and Toyota already have a BTET 50/50 joint venture (BYD batteries with Toyotas engineering and manufacturing expertise) would may make sense to partner up to offset cost and maybe accelerate return.

Don’t know why we can’t just have BYD replace VCARB. I hate the idea of sister teams.

And what of the owners of vcarb and their assets?

Is this a prediction? I read a news story today that said they were interested.

Tbh I have no clue how any of this works id just like to see VCARB be absorbed by BYD

Well they are a privately owned entity so there’s that

#makevcarbminardiagain

BYD does hybrid too, but definitely agree Geely another sound, possible contender to enter F1. Just thought that BYD has more money to flush, >800 billion mkt cap vs 22 billion.

Toto has entered the chat.

Can you let me know the article. I find the whole China entry interesting. Any mention of how…exploring Haas, Alpine, or from scratch 12th?

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-03-10/china-s-byd-explores-f1-entry-in-first-auto-racing-push Unfortunately it is paywalled

They'd get paid for them obviously.

Thanks!

The Flavio way, I like it.

They'd have to sell their team for that to happen though

It doesn't say anything anyway... A car company had an internal discussion about ideas to market their cars in any or all of race car world.  An off the record source... Allegedly, told some journalist... And it got plastered all over the Internet  Journalist could have made it up as far as we know ...

The more the merrier i guess

China can definitely throw money and manpower at a problem, and get decent results out. If they are really serious and liquid enough for a 10-year dedication, then they could surely do well.

Nah, BYD will start their own E-Truck Racing Championship series.

Another day, another prediction that Gene Haas is about to sell his team. Some day a Redditor will finally be right, but I don't think this is the one.

Ha ha, I agree, Gene is stubborn and has solely owned all his businesses, however he’s getting older and from what I’ve read, none of his children are involved and he has no declared successor. Just thought he may see some similarities and respect for founder, Wang Chuanfu, he too was self made (actually an orphan).

And Cadillac have invested in Toyotas wind tunnel in Germany.

But the sponsor on car is just GR and apparently Toyota and GR are now more of two different companys than before so can anyone clarify was it toyotas investment or GR's or are the two still the same? Or did toyota do Hondas move, put money in something and then be fuck it we are out.

GR is just a separate brand within Toyota

i don't think Redbull will let that happen

He’s got no kids and no successor. Hell hold out for Toyota to take over or instead of haas Ferrari it becomes haas Toyota

The only two teams that could possibly change hands in the coming years are Alpine and VCarb. And I just don't see BYD entering a competition that doesn't put the EVs front and center, like FE. I am however sure that we will see a Chinese manufacturer in the near future, possibly Geely.

GR is for Toyota what AMG is for Mercedes.

Viewership of Formula E is nothing compared to F1

BYD could become the 12th team, I would bet money on Toyota joining the sport as manufacturer again through Haas.

I hope not

Allegedly BYD is interested in Aston Martin

That’s interesting, thanks for sharing. Definitely easier if they buy in vs start from scratch.