Audi

Audi F1 Team represents the German luxury car manufacturer's entry into Formula One, taking over the historic Sauber team for the 2026 season. The takeover coincides with F1's revolutionary 2026 technical regulations introducing 50/50 hybrid power and sustainable fuels - a perfect fit for Audi's electrification expertise. Based at the former Sauber facility in Hinwil, Switzerland, Audi brings significant resources and technical prowess from parent company Volkswagen Group, along with extensive motorsport heritage from Le Mans, DTM, Formula E, and rally racing. The team's 2026 lineup pairs experienced F1 veteran Nico Hülkenberg with promising rookie Gabriel Bortoleto, marking Audi's ambition to become a competitive force in Formula One.

As a full works team developing their own power units, Audi represents the most significant manufacturer entry into F1 since Honda's return in 2015.