Anthony Hamilton Launches New V10 Series To Rival F1 Dominance
Lewis Hamilton's father, Anthony, launches HybridV10, a new racing series designed to rival Formula 1, featuring screaming V10 engines and affordable access.
- Fahad Hamid
- 4 min read
If you’ve been watching Formula 1 for the last decade, you’ve probably found yourself complaining about two things. One, the ticket prices are absolutely astronomical. And two, the cars just don’t scream like they used to. We all miss that ear-splitting, spine-tingling whine of the old-school engines.
Well, someone was actually listening to our collective whining. And that someone is none other than Anthony Hamilton.
The father and former manager of seven-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton has officially thrown his hat into the ring with a brand new racing series designed to take a direct shot at the current state of F1.
It’s called HybridV10, and if the name didn’t give it away, it’s promising to bring back the roar that hardcore motorsport fans have been craving for years.
1. HybridV10: A Love Letter to the “Real” Fans
According to the announcement released on the last day of 2025, this isn’t just a gimmick. Anthony Hamilton has been plotting this for a while, having registered trademarks like “Hybrid World Series” and “Hybrid Grand Prix” back in December. The pitch is pretty simple, and honestly, it’s incredibly appealing: naturally aspirated V10 and V8 hybrid power units. For the uninitiated, “naturally aspirated” is basically the holy grail of racing purity. It means raw noise, high revs, and a return to the glory days of racing before everything got dampened by complex turbo-hybrid systems that sound like angry vacuum cleaners. But the technical specs are just the icing on the cake. The real meat of the proposal is the accessibility. F1 has experienced a massive boom in popularity thanks to Drive to Survive, but that growth has come at a literal cost. Fans are being priced out of the sport they love. Hamilton seems to recognize that the “average Joe” can’t drop thousands of dollars for a weekend race ticket. HybridV10 aims to be the series for the fans who want wheel-to-wheel action without needing a second mortgage to watch it live.
2. Taking Shots at the FIA?
The announcement for HybridV10 explicitly mentions a “transparent structure” within its governing body. Now, if you know anything about recent F1 history, you know that’s a loaded statement. The FIA (F1’s governing body) has been swimming in controversy for years. We all remember the absolute chaos of the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, where Lewis Hamilton lost the title to Max Verstappen under, let’s say, highly questionable circumstances. By emphasizing transparency, Anthony Hamilton is essentially saying, “We’re going to run a ship where you actually know what the rules are.” It’s a subtle dig, but a sharp one. It effectively positions this new series as the “Good Guy” alternative to the corporate, drama-filled circus that F1 sometimes becomes.
3. The Hamilton Legacy: More Than Just Racing
It’s impossible to separate this new venture from the personal history of the Hamilton family. This isn’t just a business move; it feels personal. Anthony worked four jobs simultaneously to fund Lewis’s karting career. They didn’t come from money; they grinded their way to the top in a sport designed for the wealthy. That history is reflected in the mission statement of HybridV10. The series isn’t just about fast cars; it’s about STEM education, creating pathways for engineers and mechanics, and fostering inclusivity. It aligns perfectly with Lewis’s own “Mission 44” and the Hamilton Commission. It’s heartwarming to see that despite reaching the absolute pinnacle of wealth and success, the family hasn’t forgotten how hard it is to break into this world. The big question remains: Can HybridV10 actually rival Formula 1? History is littered with racing series that tried to take the crown and failed. F1 is a juggernaut with decades of history and billions of dollars behind it. However, if anyone knows what makes a racing series tick—and what the fans are desperate for—it’s the man who managed the career of the greatest driver of his generation. If Anthony Hamilton can deliver on the promise of screaming V10 engines, affordable tickets, and fair racing, he might just capture the hearts of the petrolheads that F1 has left behind.