Audi in Formula One

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. 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. Neel Jani works as the team's simulator driver.

In 2025, Nico Hülkenberg will join Sauber's team, Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber, on a multi-year contract which will see him race for Audi in 2026.

References

External links

• Audi MediaCenter - Audi Formula 1 Project