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Audi launches 2026 F1 project in Berlin
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Audi unveiled its Formula 1 team project in Berlin with a humble yet confident event, revealing the 2026 show car livery and outlining its 'Mission 2030' ambitions. The launch at the Kraftwerk venue emphasized resilience and steady progress over spectacle. Key figures including Mattia Binotto stressed a focus on long-term success without immediate dominance.
One week after Jonathan Wheatley’s shock departure as Audi F1 team principal for personal reasons, drivers Nico Hulkenberg and Gabriel Bortoleto gave mixed reactions ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix. F1 TV’s Lawrence Barretto called it a 'shock decision' amid the team’s leadership vacuum, with Audi now eighth in constructors’ standings.
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Audi marked its entry into Formula 1 with a points finish at the 2026 Australian Grand Prix, as Gabriel Bortoleto secured ninth place. Despite technical challenges that sidelined teammate Nico Hulkenberg, the team expressed confidence in overcoming early powertrain issues. Team principal Jonathan Wheatley described the result as a historic moment.
Audi has become the first Formula 1 team to test its 2026 car on track, highlighting a more aggressive engine noise that could improve the fan experience. Team principal Jonathan Wheatley described the sound as 'really good' during the launch event in Berlin. Drivers Gabriel Bortoleto and Nico Hulkenberg also shared positive initial impressions of the new power units.
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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.