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By entering the highest class of motorsports, Audi is tackling its most challenging ambition to date: combining sustainability, innovation, and maximum performance in motorsports.

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Audi Revolut F1 Team presentation to be streamed live - It’s the start of a new era for Audi: The entry into Formula 1 with its own factory team is a strategic flagship project.

Motorsport

01/20/2026

Audi Revolut F1 Team presentation to be streamed live

It’s the start of a new era for Audi: The entry into Formula 1 with its own factory team is a strategic flagship project. It accompanies the technological, cultural, and entrepreneurial realignment of the brand and is intended to inspire new target groups. The team launch in Berlin is another significant milestone for the company on its way to the pinnacle of motorsport.

Audi R26 Concept - Indoor studio shot, exterior, front, detail of nose and front wing

Motorsport

01/07/2026

Audi Revolut F1 Team ignites 2026 campaign with successful first fire-up

Audi Revolut F1 Team successfully completed the inaugural fire-up of its car for the 2026 season, a significant milestone in its journey to the FIA Formula 1 World Championship. The event, held at the team’s Hinwil facility on December 19, 2025, marks the first time the Audi Power Unit has been run while installed in the chassis, symbolizing the project’s transition from design to dynamic reality.

Motorsport

12/15/2025

Audi Revolut F1 Team reveals official name and Berlin launch date

The Audi Revolut F1 Team has unveiled its official name, logo, and announced that its global launch will take place in Berlin on January 20, 2026. This milestone marks a significant step for the Audi Revolut F1 Team toward joining the Formula One World Championship in 2026. The team name and logo unite Audi F1 and global fintech Revolut, following the confirmation of the title partnership in July 2025.

Paulaner to become official supplier of the future Audi F1 Team - The future Audi F1 Team and Paulaner Brewery have announced a long-term partnership, naming the Munich-based brewery an official supplier of the team.

Motorsport

12/08/2025

Paulaner to become official supplier of the future Audi F1 Team

The future Audi F1 Team and Paulaner Brewery have announced a long-term partnership, naming the Munich-based brewery an official supplier of the team. The agreement marks the start of a new chapter for Paulaner on the global motorsport stage.

Perk becomes official partner of the future Audi F1 Team - The future Audi F1 Team and Perk have signed a multi-year partnership, leveraging Perk’s AI-powered platform to support their workplace environment.

Motorsport

12/01/2025

Perk becomes official partner of the future Audi F1 Team

The future Audi F1 Team and Perk have signed a multi-year partnership, leveraging Perk’s AI-powered platform to support their workplace environment.

Visit Qatar welcomed by the future Audi F1 Team as a new principal partner - The future Audi F1 Team has announced that Visit Qatar will become a principal partner upon the team’s entry into the FIA Formula 1 World Championship in 2026.

Motorsport

11/29/2025

Visit Qatar welcomed by the future Audi F1 Team as a new principal partner

The future Audi F1 Team has announced that Visit Qatar will become a principal partner upon the team’s entry into the FIA Formula 1 World Championship in 2026. The collaboration is built around a shared ambition: bringing Qatar to the world and the heart of the global F1 community.

Motorsport

11/13/2025

“For Audi, entering Formula 1 is part of something bigger”

Audi has unveiled its new Formula 1 design. The brand will enter the pinnacle of motorsport in 2026. Here are the key statements from Audi CEO Gernot Döllner, Head of Audi F1 Project Mattia Binotto, Team Principal Jonathan Wheatley, and Audi Chief Creative Officer Massimo Frascella.

Audi R26 Concept - Indoor studio shot, exterior, side view

Company

11/12/2025

Audi unveils design for Formula 1

115 days before its first race in Formula 1, Audi provided a preview of the company’s presence in the pinnacle of motorsport at its Brand Experience Center in Munich. Just like in future production models, Audi will bring uncompromising clarity to the racetrack and beyond.

Audi F1 Project - adidas becomes the official apparel partner for Audi in Formula 1

Motorsport

09/10/2025

Four rings and three stripes: adidas becomes official partner of the future Audi Formula 1 Team

The future Audi F1 Team and adidas are announcing a multi-year partnership that will see the German sporting goods manufacturer become the team’s official apparel partner. The collection, which will be released before the start of the 2026 season, aims to combine stylish designs, which impress thanks to their clarity and precision, together with cutting-edge technology.

Audi F1 Project - Revolut becomes title partner of the future Audi F1 Team

Motorsport

07/30/2025

Revolut becomes title partner of the future Audi F1 Team

The future Audi F1 Team and Revolut, the global fintech leader with over 60 million customers, are joining forces in a landmark agreement that will see Revolut become the title partner of the team from the 2026 FIA Formula One World Championship season onward.

Audi F1 Project - From the left: Gernot Döllner, CEO of AUDI AG and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Sauber Motorsport AG; Jürgen Rittersberger, Member of the Board of Management of AUDI AG, responsible for Finance, Legal Affairs and IT, Member of...

Motorsport

05/05/2025

Audi centralizes responsibilities in Formula 1 project

Audi is aligning its Formula 1 project even more consistently with the synergies and working methods of a factory team. As Head of Audi F1 Project, Mattia Binotto will be responsible for development activities at the Hinwil and Neuburg an der Donau facilities, as well as at the future technical center in England.

Audi F1 Project strengthened by investment from QIA - Gernot Döllner, CEO of AUDI AG and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Sauber Motorsport AG; Mohammed Al-Sowaidi, CEO of QIA

Motorsport

11/29/2024

Audi F1 Project strengthened by investment from QIA

Audi and Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) team up to accelerate the preparation for the Formula 1 entry of the four rings in 2026. QIA, the sovereign wealth fund of the State of Qatar, has signed definitive agreements to acquire a significant minority stake in Sauber Holding AG, the future factory team of Audi.

Gabriel Bortoleto - Gabriel Bortoleto, future Audi F1 driver

Motorsport

11/06/2024

Gabriel Bortoleto will be future Audi F1 driver

The driver pairing for Audi’s entry into Formula 1 in 2026 has been set. One of the most promising talents for the future will represent the four rings in the pinnacle of motorsport: Brazilian Gabriel Bortoleto (20) will drive alongside German Nico Hülkenberg (37) for Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber next year, which will transform into the Audi F1 factory team in 2026. The experienced Hülkenberg, who was confirmed in April, and the promising F1 rookie Bortoleto form a well-matched driver pairing for Audi’s Formula 1 project.

Showcar with Audi F1 launch livery - Showcar with Audi F1 launch livery

Motorsport

08/01/2024

Jonathan Wheatley will be Team Principal of the future Audi F1 factory team

Only a few days after the realignment of the management team for the future Audi F1 factory team with the appointment of Mattia Binotto, the next step has now been taken. With Jonathan Wheatley, Audi has acquired the services of a further top-ranking expert for its ambitious F1 project. “I am delighted that we have been able to gain Jonathan Wheatley as Team Principal for our future Formula 1 team,” says Gernot Döllner, CEO of AUDI AG. “Jonathan has played a major part in many Formula 1 race victories and World Championship titles in his Formula 1 career so far, and has extensive experience in the paddock. He is a very valuable addition to our team.“

Mattia Binotto - Head of Audi F1 Project

Motorsport

07/23/2024

Mattia Binotto takes over a leadership position for Audi in Formula 1

Preparations for entering the highest class of motorsports are going full speed ahead at Audi. As part of the complete takeover of all shares in Sauber Holding AG and the associated realignment of the control structure, the management of the future Audi factory team is now being renewed. On August 1, the former F1 team head Mattia Binotto is joining the Audi F1 project and will take on its leadership in Hinwil.

Showcar with Audi F1 launch livery - Audi and bp team up with strategic partnership for Formula 1

Motorsport

07/15/2024

Audi and bp team up with strategic partnership for Formula 1

Audi and bp are joining forces in an extensive new strategic partnership in Formula 1. As Audi prepares to enter the pinnacle of motor racing in 2026, which also marks the introduction of groundbreaking new FIA F1 Technical Regulations featuring enhanced electrification and use of Advanced Sustainable fuel, Audi and bp bring together their technical expertise and drive for innovation to help shape the future of motorsport.

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Central point of contact for regular updates on the team. Media representatives can register for the media distribution list to receive future releases and updates on the race weekends.

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Audi R26 Concept - Indoor studio shot, exterior, bird’s-eye view

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The Audi R26 Concept previews the brand’s identity in the pinnacle of motorsport.

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BasicInfo

In a nutshell: The Audi F1 Project

Key personnel

Mattia Binotto - Head of Audi F1 Project

Mattia Binotto

Head of Audi F1 Project

Stefan Dreyer - Spokesperson of the management board and CTO (Chief Technology Officer) of Audi Formula Racing Gm

Stefan Dreyer

Spokesperson of the management board and CTO of Audi Formula Racing GmbH

Christian Foyer - COO (Chief Operating Officer) of Audi Formula Racing GmbH

Christian Foyer

COO of Audi Formula Racing GmbH

Jonathan Wheatley - Team Principal and Management Board Spokesperson at Audi Revolut F1 Team

Jonathan Wheatley

Team Principal and Management Board Spokesperson at Audi Revolut F1 Team

Infographic: Audi F1 Power Unit

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Paulaner to become official supplier of the future Audi F1 Team - The future Audi F1 Team and Paulaner Brewery have announced a long-term partnership, naming the Munich-based brewery an official supplier of the team.

Perk becomes official partner of the future Audi F1 Team - The future Audi F1 Team and Perk have signed a multi-year partnership, leveraging Perk’s AI-powered platform to support their workplace environment.

Visit Qatar welcomed by the future Audi F1 Team as a new principal partner - The future Audi F1 Team has announced that Visit Qatar will become a principal partner upon the team’s entry into the FIA Formula 1 World Championship in 2026.

Audi R26 Concept - Indoor studio shot, exterior, front view

Infographic - Audi F1 Power Unit - Infographic: The Audi F1 Power Unit “made in Germany”

Development of the Audi F1 Power Unit - Keyhole view into one of the test benches at the Neuburg site

As of: 01/20/2026

Videos

The reveal of the Audi R26 Concept – Highlights

Event Audi One – Heritage drive & Red carpet – Footage (on location)

Event Audi One – Reveal of the Audi R26 Concept – Footage (on location)

Audi R26 Concept – Footage (on location)

Audi ready for Formula One

Audi Sport Neuburg – Footage

As of: 01/20/2026

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Event Audi One – Heritage drive & Red carpet – Footage (on location, vertical)

Event Audi One – Reveal of the Audi R26 Concept – Footage (on location, vertical)

Audi R26 Concept – Footage (on location, vertical)

As of: 01/20/2026