Audi announces its entry as a power unit manufacturer into F1 from 2026
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Audi enters Formula 1
Audi is all ready to enter the Formula 1 arena at the start of 2026 being a Power unit manufacturer for some certain team. After all sorts of speculations done in the last few months, Audi finally announced their plans for the future. Being from the racing department Audi hopes to get things done with the new regulations of the engine era to start their career. As of now, there is news of Audi joining hands with Sauber as their future customer.
Audi board chairman Markus Duesmann was pleased to announce the manufacturer joining the sport and giving a hand in the sustainability for the future. He goes on to praise the sport for spending millions on their fighting spirit and hopes to do the same. Audi will be coming into the sport only as an engine provider and not an individual team. However, there will be teams looking forward to a possible collaboration with Audi.
“Motorsport is an integral part of Audi’s DNA,” said Audi’s board chairman.
“Formula 1 is both a global stage for our brand and a highly challenging development laboratory. The combination of high performance and competition is always a driver of innovation and technology transfer in our industry,” He continues.
He also provides his explanation for the team agreeing to race in the sport,” With the new rules, now is the right time for us to get involved. After all, Formula 1 and Audi both pursue clear sustainability goals,” said Markus.
Formula 1 CEOs warmly welcome Audi from the 2026 season
Stefano Domenicali warmly announced Audi’s entry into the sport after being under speculations. He mentioned Audi’s logo that would delight the grid with its presence as the 2026 season starts. 2026 engines would be completely sustainable bringing up the new carbon emission-free era for Formula 1.
“I am delighted to welcome Audi to Formula 1, an iconic automotive brand, pioneer and technological innovator. We are all looking forward to seeing the Audi logo on the grid and will be hearing further details from them on their plans in due course,” said Stefano Domenicali.
Volkswagen Group marks their entry in Formula 1 with Audi and will look forward to bringing another manufacturer into the sport namely, Porsche. Porsche will be holding Red Bull’s hands buying some stake in the team and providing them with quality engines, as of now nothing is cleared for its future.
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Soham Raj Jain
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