Audi Sport customer racing has concluded a challenging season with convincing results. The brand’s customer teams won 206 of 734 races worldwide, achieving a success rate of 28.1 percent. Two overall victories in 24-hour races in Germany and the United Arab Emirates as well as a 12-hour overall victory crown the season of the customers.
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.
Audi is expanding its model range with a sporty coupé, the Q5 Sportback. With its progressive and dynamic silhouette, this derivative appeals to design-savvy customers who also desire the benefits of an SUV.
Auto Guangzhou in southern China is set to delight visitors with some impressive premieres: Audi and its local partners are showcasing three product highlights exclusively for the Chinese market at this year’s fair. The Audi Q6L e-tron will be presented at the FAW stand shortly before its market launch as the first locally produced vehicle based on the Premium Platform Electric (PPE). The A5L, successor to the A4L, will also be on display. At the SAIC stand, visitors can expect to see the recently presented AUDI E concept and the sister brand AUDI, written in capital letters. This model embodies intelligent and connected electric vehicles that are being jointly developed by Audi and SAIC specifically for China. Audi is positioning itself in China with its two-partner strategy. Collaborating with the local car manufacturers FAW and SAIC, Audi is developing customized vehicles for the Chinese market.