Hamilton reveals first render of proposed V10 racing series: 'No gimmicks'

Lewis Hamilton’s HybridV10 project has taken a visual step forward, with an AI-generated render revealing the early design direction of the proposed V10 championship. The image, shared by Hamilton’s father Anthony, shows a sleek, driver-focused machine — though Hamilton stresses the real work remains in aerodynamics and engineering.

Why it matters:

The HybridV10 concept aims to create a global racing series that strips away modern Formula 1 complexities like DRS, instead placing emphasis on raw driver skill and mechanical grip. If successful, it could offer an alternative to F1’s increasingly hybrid and aero-dependent future.

The details:

• The render is not a final design but an AI visualisation of the aerodynamic direction engineers are currently exploring.
• CFD (computational fluid dynamics) development is underway, with early results described as “extremely encouraging.”
• Hamilton reiterated core principles: “No gimmicks. No DRS. Driver-first racing.”
• The series, first announced in January, targets a 2028 or 2029 launch, with a headline V10 class and a possible V8 feeder category.
• The concept is built around “raceability, sound, fan connection, driver influence, and the spectacle of racing itself.”

What's next:

The project now moves deeper into aerodynamic validation and performance testing. While a long way from a running car, the render signals serious intent. If the timeline holds, HybridV10 could become the first major new global single-seater championship in decades — one that deliberately breaks from the current F1 mold.