The Audi Formula 1 team will reveal its 2026 livery on January 20 in Berlin, marking the fourth such unveiling for the upcoming season. The event follows the recent launch of the team's new kit and comes amid significant regulatory changes in the sport. Audi, having taken over Sauber, continues with its established driver lineup.
Audi's entry into Formula 1 as a full works team reaches a key milestone with the launch of its 2026 livery. The German manufacturer, which assumed control of the Sauber squad at the end of 2025, has scheduled the event for Tuesday, January 20, 2026, in Berlin. Local time for the proceedings is 19:00, translating to 18:00 GMT, 10:00 PST, 13:00 EST, and early Wednesday timings in Japan and China.
Fans can watch the live stream on the Audi F1 website. This unveiling positions Audi as the fourth team to display its 2026 colors, after Red Bull, Racing Bulls, and Haas. The previous day, on January 19, Audi introduced its team kit in a grey, red, and white scheme from adidas, offering a preview of potential livery elements.
The 2026 season introduces major rule changes, including a balanced 50:50 split between internal combustion engine and electric power, along with smaller, lighter cars and active aerodynamics. These updates coincide with Cadillac joining as the 11th team on the grid.
Under team principal Jonathan Wheatley, Audi retains drivers Nico Hulkenberg and Gabriel Bortoleto. In 2025, as Sauber, the team secured ninth place in the constructors' championship with 70 points. Hulkenberg finished 11th in the drivers' standings with 51 points, while rookie Bortoleto ended 19th with 19 points.
This launch underscores Audi's commitment to the sport following its acquisition, setting the stage for a competitive new era in Formula 1.
