Audi powers on to Formula 1 grid in 2026

F1 debut follows electrified successes in 24 Hours of Le Mans, Dakar Rally, and Formula E

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Audi will debut in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship in 2026 with a factory team, bringing its “Vorsprung durch Technik” philosophy to the pinnacle of motorsport. The entry marks a milestone in Audi’s racing history and focuses its expertise and resources on competing at the highest level.

The brand’s Formula 1 initiative delegates engine, race car, and personnel development across facilities in three countries.

Developing the hybrid powertrain — consisting of a combustion engine, energy recovery system, battery, control unit, and gearbox — is Audi Formula Racing GmbH located at Neuburg, Germany. The car’s chassis and the race operations are managed in Hinwil, Switzerland. A new technology center in Bicester, situated in England’s “Motorsport Valley,” allows the team direct access to top F1 talents and strategic partners.