Are Audi coming to F1?

Audi has confirmed it will enter Formula One by taking a stake in the Sauber team

Sauber team

Sauber Motorsport AG is a Swiss motorsport engineering company. It was founded in 1970 (as PP Sauber AG) by Peter Sauber, who progressed through hillclimbing and the World Sportscar Championship to reach Formula One in 1993.

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that will become the car manufacturer's works entry in 2026. Sauber currently races under the Alfa Romeo brand using Ferrari engines.

Is Audi getting an F1 team?

Stefano Domenicali, President and CEO of F1 said: “It is great news to hear that Audi will have a partnership with Sauber for their entry into Formula 1 in 2026. The combination of those two names is a very exciting prospect for our sport.

What team is Audi replacing in F1?

German car-maker Audi has finally announced which Formula One team it will power from 2026 – replacing Alfa Romeo at the Swiss-based Sauber team.

Is Audi in F1 2023?

2023 F1 season

German car manufacturer Audi has purchased a minority stake in Sauber, the Formula 1 team has confirmed. Sauber, which operates the Alfa Romeo team that currently competes in F1, will partner with Audi as the manufacturer's team for their first entry into the sport in 2026.

Who is Audi buying F1?

Audi's entry into Formula 1 has moved a step closer after the German car manufacturer acquired a minority stake in Sauber. The purchase comes three months after Sauber confirmed they would become Audi's strategic partner when the German marque enters Formula 1 in 2026.

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Will Alfa Romeo leave F1?

Alfa Romeo has a title sponsorship contract with the Sauber F1 team until the end of 2023. From 2026, Sauber will be owned by Audi, with the Alfa deal coming to an end, but because of the successful partnership, Alfa Romeo does not rule out remaining in F1.

Will Audi or Porsche join F1?

Latest. German manufacturer Audi will join the Formula 1 World Championship from the 2026 season as a power unit supplier.

Why is there no Audi F1 team?

Audi and Porsche had a “huge discussion” about combining resources for their new Formula 1 projects before deciding to keep them “completely separate”. The Volkswagen Group companies are both set to enter F1 in 2026.

Why are Porsche and Audi not F1?

The two parties were unable to agree terms around the extent of Porsche's integration into the Red Bull team. “The premise was always that a partnership would be based on an equal footing, which would include not only an engine partnership but also the team,” said Porsche's statement. “This could not be achieved.”

Will Bugatti enter F1?

While the French automotive company isn't planning on entering the F1 any time soon, the Type 35 Revival's design isn't just a concept for your eyes… You can actually take it for a spin in PlayStation's Gran Turismo!

Is BMW joining F1?

BMW will not come back to F1 in 2026

"We're happy with the big bouquet of projects we currently have in motorsport. "We are virtually already fully into electrification and the transformation to it.

Will Lamborghini go into F1?

They sell fast cars with high-tech, powerful engines. Lamborghini is similar to Ferrari, and people associate Ferrari and F1 after 70 years of competition. But surprisingly, Lamborghini does not compete in Formula 1 nor has any plans to in the future.

Why is BMW not part of F1?

Combined with the global financial recession and the company's frustration about the limitations of the contemporary technical regulations in developing technology relevant to road cars, BMW chose to withdraw from the sport, selling the team back to its founder, Peter Sauber.

Who is joining F1 in 2023?

What new teams could join F1?

What new team is joining F1?

Andretti has announced that it's joining forces with Cadillac in an effort to join the Formula 1 grid after the FIA announced its plans to find more teams for motorsport's top level.

Will Porsche ever return to F1?

Porsche will not enter F1 with Red Bull in 2026, the German manufacturer has revealed.

Has VW ever been in F1?

Volkswagen has not previously been involved with F1 but has worked with Red Bull in the world rally championship. It is expected that Porsche will link up with Red Bull, who they have been linked with for several years and who have their own Powertrains Division focused on the 2026 changes.

Why are there no American cars in F1?

F1 has a series of young driver development programs based in Europe, such as the Ferrari Driver Academy in Italy and Sauber Academy. “Because of the testing restrictions, it's now difficult to take a driver out of America who maybe hasn't been around these tracks,” McLaren's CEO Zak Brown said.

Who is Porsche replacing in F1?

The moves by Volkswagen will likely come in two forms: one will be for Porsche to partner with Oracle Red Bull Racing to replace Honda as the engine supplier. While the Japanese company remains in support for the 2022 season, the race team had to fire up its own power unit division called Red Bull Powertrains.

Is Maserati joining F1?

Talk about a blast from the past! After 66 years out of the single-seater racing scene, Maserati have confirmed they'll be joining the Formula E grid as part of the Gen3 era in 2023, becoming the first Italian manufacturer to compete in the all-electric World Championship.

Is Audi replacing Alfa Romeo?

The team will continue to run under the Alfa Romeo name in 2023, and is expected to revert to the Sauber identity for two final interim years with Ferrari power, before its partnership with Audi begins in 2026.

Is F1 going hybrid?

Red Bull's teams will start using the next-gen power unit in 2026.

Can F1 drivers keep their cars?

Teams such as McLaren and Williams like to keep the cars they manufacture for themselves. Especially if the car is a title winner, it is rather common for the team to keep their cars at their factory displaying them as a matter of pride.