Listen to this article After months of speculation that point to the companies joining F1, a short statement issued after a board meeting on Thursday formally laid out the road map for its involvement. While there was no confirmation that it had given the final green light to an entry, as had been anticipated, it was made clear that both Audi and Porsche would likely get the go-ahead once the 2026 engine rules were finalised by the FIA. Both companies have been clear that the new engine formula coming in to play for that date must be cost effective, and do away with complex technology like the MGU-H that other manufacturers have had a head start with. In a short statement issued …