The beast with two hearts
WHEN AUDI DECIDED TO cease its factory Formula E and DTM racing programs it also became the custodian of two seemingly redundant powertrains overnight.
In 2019 it had built one of the greatest four-cylinder combustion engines in motorsport history which it used to claim back-to-back DTM titles, while its Formula E powertrain which debuted earlier this year is claimed to be a staggering 97 per cent efficient.
However, with no factory racing in either category, both the combustion and electric powertrains were set to be packed away to collect dust. That is,
