First concept image for Hamilton's HybridV10 series revealed
The first concept image of the car design that is planned for Anthony Hamilton’s new HybridV10 series has been revealed.
Hamilton, the father of seven-time world champion Lewis, has been working on pulling together plans for an independent motor racing series that will feature high-performance cars running V8 and V10 engines. Limited hybrid functionality intended for pit-lane and safety-car use is expected further down the line.
The idea is that the V10 cars will run initially in 2028/2029, with a V8 category potentially following later in 2029/2030.
Work has been progressing behind the scenes in advancing the project, with the intention of getting the first HybridV10 'festivals' in play for 2028.
Writing on social media a few days ago alongside a teaser silhouette image of a car, Hamilton wrote: “I’ve spent the past few months raising the funds to help get it off the ground.
“Since December, the project has continued progressing quietly behind the scenes. The initial car design phase is now complete, and we have now moved into the first stages of CFD development.
“The target remains the same: 2028.”
The first image of that HybridV10 design has now been revealed in a digital render.
As can be seen above, the car is a closed cockpit design, but features aerodynamic elements and open suspension that are more akin to a traditional single seater.
Hamilton has been clear that the success of the series goes beyond just having a V10 element.
This is why a lot of attention in being put on the development of the car, its raceability, its sound, the appeal to fans and the driver challenge.
Hamilton wants no racing gimmicks as part of HybridV10, so that means no DRS and a push to ensure that the cars can race each other properly, so they don't produce too much dirty air. The aim is to keep car weight down as low as possible too.
While the limited hybrid functionality had originally been explored for pitlane and safety car use, the opening season is now expected to focus primarily on a pure naturally aspirated V10 package.
Early feedback from CFD testing is said to be encouraging about overall performance levels, and design efforts will continue in the digital world before the transition to some windtunnel running.
Speaking last year about the idea behind the cars, Hamilton said that what he wanted to create was something that would be spectacular for fans and drivers.
“My intention is to strip away complexity and put the focus back on the driver,” Hamilton told The Race.
“That means no artificial performance management – just real racing. Ultimately, I want pure, authentic racing focused on driver talent.”
