Audi in Formula One
Upcoming Formula One constructor
German car manufacturer Audi is contracted to compete as a Formula One team and constructor beginning with the 2026 season. Audi F1 Team will be formed through the acquisition of the Sauber Group, with engines developed by Audi Formula Racing GmbH.
Background
Audi announced in August 2022 that it would enter the championship as an engine manufacturer in 2026.[6][7] In October, Audi confirmed its partnership with Sauber Motorsport for the year 2026, acquiring a stake in the company for the German brand to enter the competition by renaming the team and supplying engines.[8][9] Neel Jani works as the team's simulator driver.[10][11]
Nico Hülkenberg will join Sauber Motorsport in 2025 on a multi-year contract which will see him race for Audi in 2026.[12][13]
References
- ^ "Audi accelerates preparations for successful entry into Formula 1 and significantly expands its commitment". Audi MediaCenter. Retrieved 6 May 2024.
- ^ "Audi expands Competence Center Motorsport for its Formula 1 project". Audi MediaCenter. Retrieved 6 May 2024.
- ^ "Andreas Seidl - Biography". Audi MediaCenter. Retrieved 6 May 2024.
- ^ "Audi welcomes Sauber's appointment of Andreas Seidl as Group CEO". Audi MediaCenter. Retrieved 6 May 2024.
- ^ "Adam Baker - Biography". Audi MediaCenter. Retrieved 6 May 2024.
- ^ "Audi to join Formula 1 from 2026]]". www.formula1.com. Retrieved 26 August 2022.
- ^ Kisby, Cambridge (14 March 2024). "Audi's Sauber takeover: Everything you need to know before 2026 F1 entry". Motor Sport Magazine. Retrieved 10 May 2024.
- ^ "Audi selects Sauber as strategic partner for Formula 1 entry". Audi MediaCenter. Retrieved 27 October 2022.
- ^ "Sauber to become Audi works F1 team from 2026 | Formula 1®". www.formula1.com. Retrieved 27 October 2022.
- ^ "Audi announce new simulator driver as they take next step in F1 power unit development". Formula 1. Retrieved 6 May 2024.
- ^ "Audi brings in Porsche veteran as 2026 F1 engine sim driver". The Race. 22 June 2023. Retrieved 10 May 2024.
- ^ "Nico Hulkenberg confirmed as first Audi F1 driver after move from Haas to Sauber for 2025 confirmed". Sky Sports. Retrieved 26 April 2024.
- ^ "Hulkenberg reveals 'driving factor' behind Audi F1 decision". RacingNews365. 9 May 2024. Retrieved 10 May 2024.
External links
Formula One portal
- Audi MediaCenter - Audi Formula 1 Project
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