Audi in Formula One
German car manufacturer Audi is contracted to compete as a Formula One team and power unit manufacturer beginning with the 2026 season. Audi F1 Team will be formed through the acquisition of Sauber, with engines developed by Audi Formula Racing GmbH.[3] Adam Baker is chief executive officer of Audi Formula Racing GmbH.[4] BackgroundAudi announced in August 2022 that it would enter the championship as an engine manufacturer in 2026.[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 and Gabriel Bortoleto will join Sauber's team, Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber, on separate multi-year contracts which will see them race for Audi in 2026.[11][12][13] In November 2024, the Qatar Investment Authority purchased a minority stake in the team.[14] References
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