Audi in Formula One explained
Audi |
Debut: | (contracted) |
Chassis: | Audi |
German car manufacturer Audi is contracted to compete as a Formula One team and power unit manufacturer beginning with the season. Audi F1 Team will be formed through the acquisition of the Sauber Group, with engines developed by Audi Formula Racing GmbH.[3] Adam Baker is chief executive officer of Audi Formula Racing GmbH.[4]
Background
Audi announced in August 2022 that it would enter the championship as an engine manufacturer in .[5] [6] In October, Audi confirmed its partnership with Sauber Motorsport for the year 2026, acquiring a stake in the company for the German brand to enter the competition by renaming the team and supplying engines.[7] [8] Neel Jani works as the team's simulator driver.[9] [10]
In 2025, Nico Hülkenberg will join Sauber's team, Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber, on a multi-year contract which will see him race for Audi in 2026.[11] [12]
British-based oil and energy company BP will join the Audi team as fuel partner and supplier while Castrol would be the lubricant partner and supplier, with both brands also providing sponsorship.[13]
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: Audi expands Competence Center Motorsport for its Formula 1 project . 6 May 2024 . Audi MediaCenter . en . 7 May 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240507030653/https://www.audi-mediacenter.com/en/press-releases/audi-expands-competence-center-motorsport-for-its-formula-1-project-15068 . live .
- Web site: Audi accelerates preparations for successful entry into Formula 1 and significantly expands its commitment . 6 May 2024 . Audi MediaCenter . en . 6 May 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240506062231/https://www.audi-mediacenter.com/en/press-releases/audi-accelerates-preparations-for-successful-entry-into-formula-1-and-significantly-expands-its-commitment-15914 . live .
- Web site: 2024-03-11 . Audi accelerates F1 acquisition . 2024-06-09 . Audi Magazine Australia . . en . 9 June 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240609052945/https://magazine.audi.com.au/article/audi-accelerates-f1-acquisition . live .
- Web site: Adam Baker - Biography. 10 July 2022. Audi MediaCenter. 6 May 2024. 15 July 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240715193231/https://www.audi-mediacenter.com/en/biographies/adam-baker-biography-14967. live.
- Web site: Audi to join Formula 1 from 2026] ]. 26 August 2022 . www.formula1.com . en . 26 August 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220826072224/https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.breaking-audi-to-join-formula-1-from-2026.yr9pFVd5nSQBbZ7EZZDLJ.html . live .
- Web site: Kisby . Cambridge . 2024-03-14 . Audi's Sauber takeover: Everything you need to know before 2026 F1 entry . 2024-05-10 . Motor Sport Magazine . en-GB . 10 May 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240510044657/https://www.motorsportmagazine.com/articles/single-seaters/f1/audis-sauber-takeover-everything-you-need-to-know-before-2026-f1-entry/ . live .
- Web site: Audi selects Sauber as strategic partner for Formula 1 entry . 27 October 2022 . Audi MediaCenter . en . 27 October 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221027074923/https://www.audi-mediacenter.com/en/press-releases/audi-selects-sauber-as-strategic-partner-for-formula-1-entry-14981 . live .
- Web site: Sauber to become Audi works F1 team from 2026 Formula 1® . 27 October 2022 . www.formula1.com . en . 5 January 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230105022002/https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.breaking-sauber-to-become-audi-works-f1-team-from-2026.6EMJQ2LlvshgpCXdCR9xJl.html . live .
- Web site: Audi announce new simulator driver as they take next step in F1 power unit development. 6 May 2024. Formula 1. 6 May 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240506062252/https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/audi-announce-new-simulator-driver-as-they-take-next-step-in-f1-power-unit.4OMqlgC3THNtQRVoEa65kL. live.
- Web site: 2023-06-22 . Audi brings in Porsche veteran as 2026 F1 engine sim driver . 2024-05-10 . The Race . en . 10 May 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240510044658/https://www.the-race.com/formula-1/audi-brings-in-porsche-veteran-as-2026-f1-engine-sim-driver/ . live .
- Web site: Nico Hulkenberg confirmed as first Audi F1 driver after move from Haas to Sauber for 2025 confirmed . 26 April 2024 . Sky Sports . en . 26 April 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240426090051/https://www.skysports.com/f1/news/12433/13123183/nico-hulkenberg-confirmed-as-first-audi-f1-driver-after-move-from-haas-to-sauber-for-2025-confirmed . live .
- Web site: 2024-05-09 . Hulkenberg reveals 'driving factor' behind Audi F1 decision . 2024-05-10 . RacingNews365 . en . 7 August 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240807072540/https://racingnews365.com/hulkenberg-reveals-driving-factor-behind-audi-f1-decision . live .
- Web site: 2024-07-15 . Audi joins forces with BP for F1 2026 project . 2024-07-15 . www.motorsport.com . en . 15 July 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240715124156/https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/audi-joins-forces-with-bp-for-f1-2026-project/10634859/ . live .