Audi To Subject Works Crew In Formulation 1 Partnering With Sauber From 2026

After months of hypothesis, Audi and Sauber have formally introduced that they are going to be partnering for the 2026 Formulation 1 season. The information follows Audi’s affirmation in August that it might grow to be a powertrain provider for the game.

Sauber will grow to be Audi’s “strategic associate,” whereas the German automaker plans to accumulate a stake within the Swiss motorsports staff.

Admittedly, the writing had been on the wall for a while. Hinwil-based Sauber presently competes in Formulation One as Alfa Romeo Racing, with the Italian model offering title sponsorship. Nevertheless, that association will stop on the shut of the 2023 season. For the 2024 and 2025 seasons, Sauber will doubtless revert to its personal title, or discover a new short-term title sponsor whereas persevering with to make the most of Ferrari energy items.

Audi’s Works Crew

From 2026, Audi will present the powertrains because it turns into the most recent producer to run a fully-fledged works staff within the sport. Chassis improvement and manufacture will stay in Switzerland with Sauber, as will the working of the race operations.

The facility unit will probably be developed in-house by Audi at Neuburg, Germany, the place the corporate is already including to the personnel, buildings, and technical infrastructure. Over 120 members are already engaged on engine improvement, whereas the primary assessments with a improvement automotive are scheduled for 2025.

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“We’re delighted to have gained such an skilled and competent associate for our bold Formulation 1 venture,” mentioned Oliver Hoffmann, Audi AG Board Member liable for the F1 program. “We already know the Sauber Group with its state-of-the-art facility and skilled staff from earlier collaborations and are satisfied that collectively we’ll type a powerful staff.”

Why It Made Sense Now

The Volkswagen Group has performed the lengthy recreation with Formulation 1. An entry had been rumored for a few years and, based on reviews, had come shut many occasions up to now.

In response to Audi, the game’s push towards sustainability performed a big half on the model’s resolution. Audi’s entry will coincide with the game’s new engine laws, which enhance effectivity.

Along with a bigger electric-drive contribution of the brand new powertrains, the turbocharged 1.6-liter engines will probably be run on sustainable artificial gasoline that’s CO2-neutral (based on EU requirements). Your complete sequence goals to be carbon impartial by 2030.