What team is leaving F1 for Audi?

Seidl's McLaren F1 exit fast-tracked after original plan to join Audi in 2026.

What team is Audi taking over in F1?

Audi has taken another step towards its Formula One entry in 2026 by acquiring a minority stake in the Sauber F1 team this month.

Who is Audi going to replace 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.

Are Porsche joining F1?

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

Who will replace Haas in F1?

Nico Hulkenberg to replace Mick Schumacher at Haas for 2023 Formula 1 season.

How Audi's F1 team takeover will work + latest on Porsche's plans

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.

Is Audi joining F1 in 2023?

German car manufacturer Audi announced in August they would be entering Formula 1 as a power unit supplier and have now confirmed a partnership with Sauber; the Swiss constructor currently run under the Alfa Romeo banner, but that partnership will end in 2023.

Is Audi making a new F1 team?

Audi have reached an agreement with Sauber to make the Swiss Formula 1 operation their works team from 2026.

Is Lamborghini joining F1?

So why doesn't Lamborghini have an F1 team? Lamborghini's parent company, Volkswagen AG, now have other brands involved in F1. Porsche it set to become the engine manufacturer for multiple teams and Audi will have their own team. Lamborghini did try racing in F1 for a few years in the early 90s, but it did not go well.

Who is joining F1 in 2023?

Which F1 team is becoming Aston Martin?

A commercial rebranding of Racing Point F1 Team resulted in the team's return as Aston Martin in 2021, utilising Mercedes power units. The team, owned by Lawrence Stroll, has Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll as their race drivers beginning with the 2023 season. The team is headquartered in Silverstone.

Will BMW join F1 again?

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 BMW return to F1?

BMW announced that they have no plans to return to Formula 1 in light of the new power unit regulations that are set to kick-in for 2026. One of the reasons behind introducing the 2026 was to lure more car companies into F1, as Volkswagen have been involved in discussions regarding new rules through Audi and Porsche.

Is Lewis Hamilton leaving Mercedes in 2023?

It won't be a terribly long time now, but I'll definitely be staying. “I think retiring as a world champion is a dream that every athlete has - and so do I.” Hamilton is currently under contract with Mercedes until the end of 2023.

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.

Why is Alfa leaving F1?

Today, the brand is very profitable and in full revival. Conditions change and we have no desire to put into F1 the enormity of the resources that are and will be invested by some of our competitors. So we withdraw.

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.

Who will replace Honda engines in F1?

Yet Honda's official exit from F1 means these engines will not bear its name, so Red Bull Racing and AlphaTauri will officially be using 'Red Bull Powertrains' engines this season.

Is Mercedes coming back F1?

Toto Wolff believes Mercedes will be back in “a more potent form” in F1 2023 as the team looks to return to fighting for world titles. Mercedes endured a miserable 2022 campaign by their high standards, winning just once and slipping to third in the constructors' standings behind rivals Red Bull and Ferrari.

Who will join Mercedes F1?

Schumacher added of his new role: "I am thrilled to be part of the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team as their reserve driver for 2023, and I am committed to give it my all to contribute to their performance in this very competitive and professional environment.

Who replaces Mercedes in F1?

In 2005, Ilmor was rebranded as Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains. In 2010, the company bought the Brawn GP team, rebranding it as Mercedes.

Who is joining Mercedes F1 next season?

Mick Schumacher has joined Mercedes as their reserve driver for the 2023 season, the team have announced. Schumacher, the son of seven-time Formula 1 world champion Michael, became a 2023 free agent after losing his Haas seat to Nico Hulkenberg but will now be the backup to Lewis Hamilton and George Russell.

What does BWT stand for in F1?

BWT - which stands for 'Best Water Technology' - is one of the world's leading suppliers of water treatment systems across the world, and has enjoyed heavy involvement in F1 dating back to its partnerships with Force India.