Who 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.

What F1 team is Audi replacing?

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.

Who is Audi buying in F1?

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

Are Alfa Romeo leaving 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 replace Alfa Romeo in F1?

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.

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Is Ford joining F1?

NEW YORK, Feb. 3, 2023 – After more than two decades, Ford is returning to Formula 1. The iconic American automaker and Red Bull Powertrains are entering into a longterm strategic technical partnership for the development of a next-gen hybrid power unit to be used from the 2026 Formula 1 season onward.

Are Porsche joining F1?

Porsche remains in discussion with Formula 1 teams about a potential 2026 entry, but its options will be limited unless it relents on a desire for a significant ownership stake. The German manufacturer had well-publicised negotiations with Red Bull about a joint venture for the new set of F1 engine regulations.

Why is Lambo not in 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.

What is Alfa Romeo new name 2023?

Alfa Romeo has hooked up a new title sponsor for 2023. The betting company Stake is Alfa Romeo's new title partner, meaning the team will now go through life as Alfa Romeo F1 Team Stake.

Who is Alfa Romeo new sponsor?

The Alfa Romeo F1 Team Stake has announced a new sponsorship deal ahead of the 2023 Formula one season in reinsurance firm Corinthian Re. Along with its affiliate companies, Corinthian Re specialises in the distribution of third-party capital to companies in the insurance and reinsurance space.

Will Lamborghini go into F1?

It costs $200 million to just get in. The sum is split equally amongst the current teams. You'd also have to budget for building a brand new car and powertrain from scratch. Lamborghini doesn't have a racing history like Ferrari, so it would be too expensive.

Which team will Porsche replace?

Red Bull and Porsche were supposed to set up a 10-year F1 partnership. The Stuttgart carmaker would take up the Austro-British team's new engine programme and buy a 50% stake in the race team. It should've been confirmed at the Austrian Grand Prix in July.

Will Audi or Porsche join F1?

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff says Audi's arrival alongside fellow Volkswagen Group brand Porsche will only make Formula 1 competition tougher. Audi announced at Spa on Friday morning that it will enter F1 in 2026 with its own brand new power unit.

Why is BMW not in 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 did Mercedes replace 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 F1 in 2026?

Ford is coming back to Formula 1. The car manufacturer announced Friday that it would be an F1 engine supplier starting in 2026. Ford's return comes as F1 introduces new engine rules in three years and the manufacturer will team up with Red Bull Racing.

Why are Alfa Romeo's so special?

Alfa Romeo's race history is storied to say the least, and still continues now. Alfas of the past were said to be lighter, more durable, and better handling than rival cars, allowing them to win multiple races for decades such as the Mille Miglia, Le Mans, and the Vanderbilt Cup among others.

Does Alfa Romeo have a future?

The future Alfa flagship could share a platform with the upcoming Giulia EV and be similar in size to the BMW iX. Alfa Romeo is planning a large electric SUV flagship that could arrive in 2028, per a report by Auto Express.

Will the Alfa Romeo Giulia be discontinued?

So, there you have it – the Giulia is here to stay, but it's only a matter of time before its internal combustion engines will be discontinued. With Alfa Romeo previously announcing it will become an EV-only brand by 2027, there's no time left for the gorgeous sedan to get a next-gen model with ICEs.

Why did Porsche leave F1?

Porsche dropped its factory motorsports program after winning the 1998 24 Hours of Le Mans with the Porsche 911 GT1 for financial reasons, facing factory competition from Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Toyota, and others.

Why did Maserati quit F1?

Like Alfa Romeo, its corporate cousin, Maserati was once an F1 winner, but the last of its two championships came in 1957, with a legendary driver and car, Juan Manuel Fangio and the 250F, respectively. Maserati's fortunes deteriorated, forcing it out of F1.

What F1 car got banned?

Lotus founder and F1 legend Colin Chapman was the genius who pioneered this principle and his Lotus 79 car was all but untouchable during the 1978 season.

Is Ford replacing Honda in F1?

The American automaker will replace Honda at world champ Red Bull Racing starting in 2026.

Who makes Red Bull F1 engines?

Red Bull currently use a Honda power unit which is branded as Red Bull powertrains, which will be the case until 2025.

What happened to Jaguar F1 team?

On 2 November 2021, the team announced their latest rebranding to Jaguar TCS Racing along with confirming the unchanged driver lineup of Bird and Evans. Thierry Bolloré was also confirmed as the team's new chairman.