Who is joining F1 in 2026?

Stefano Domenicali, President and CEO of F1 said: “It is great news to hear that Audi will have a partnership with Sauber

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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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for their entry into Formula 1 in 2026. The combination of those two names is a very exciting prospect for our sport.

Who will supply F1 engine in 2026?

International motorsport's governing body has deemed the partnership not to be a new power unit manufacturer, which curtails benefits given to new entrants. Instead the 2026 hybrid F1 power unit will be built by Red Bull Powertrains.

Will Audi join F1 in 2026?

Audi has confirmed it will enter Formula One by taking a stake in the Sauber team that will become the car manufacturer's works entry in 2026. Sauber currently races under the Alfa Romeo brand using Ferrari engines.

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.

Is Audi replacing an F1 team?

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.

Audi To Join Formula 1 in 2026!

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 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.

Are Porsche joining F1?

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

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.

What teams could join F1?

Who will 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.

Which team is leaving F1?

Daniel Ricciardo's McLaren F1 exit confirmed

Daniel Ricciardo will leave McLaren at the end of the 2022 season, the driver and team have confirmed.

Will Lamborghini enter 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.

Will Ford ever return to F1?

Latest. American automotive giants Ford have confirmed their intention to make a Formula 1 comeback when new engine regulations are introduced in 2026, meaning another chapter will be added to the American organisation's rich history in the sport.

Will 2026 F1 cars be smaller?

Formula 1's 2026 cars are set to be lighter and “quite a lot shorter”, according to the FIA's head of single-seater technical matters Nikolas Tombazis, with the size reduction creating the opportunity to reduce the mass.

Will F1 cars go back to V8?

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Formula 1 should return to V8 engines while the series decides on which power unit it will use in the future, Bernie Ecclestone has said. Teams are currently discussing plans to freeze development of the current hybrid power units from 2022, until a new set of engine regulations are introduced mid-decade.

What F1 team is Audi buying?

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

What car companies are joining F1?

The CEO of Volkswagen has said that the company's Porsche and Audi brands will begin competing in Formula 1 when new regulations are introduced in 2026. Formula 1 is introducing revised engine regulations from 2026 and has been eager to entice new manufacturers, most notably VW, to join its existing pool.

Why is Honda not in F1?

The company officially withdrew from the series after 2021 to focus its resources on carbon neutral technologies, although an arrangement was made for them to continue supplying the Red Bull teams until the end of 2025, with the Honda-built engines winning further titles in 2022.

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.

Will there be an American F1 driver?

F1 will hold three races in the United States in 2023, more than any other country. So where is the American talent? There hasn't been an American driver in Formula 1 since 2015, but that will likely change next season as Williams Racing announced Saturday that Logan Sargeant is on track to join F1.

Could a Nascar driver compete in F1?

So what the FIA's new rule change means for current NASCAR drivers is that, to become eligible for an F1 ride, you will have to win two championships and finish third in a span of three years. Not even two consecutive second-place finishes in the Cup Series paired with a championship will give you F1 eligibility.

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.

Is F1 going hybrid?

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