Audi R26 comes to life as major F1 2026 milestone confirmed

Audi F1 team gains ‘incredible energy’ from first fire-up

Audi’s first fire-up of its new power unit in its 2026 chassis was a milestone that gave the team “incredible energy,” according to the head of its Formula 1 project Mattia Binotto.

Audi issues ‘critical' development update in 2026 F1 project

Audi has issued a major update in the development of its 2026 F1 car, one that Team Principal Jonathan Wheatley has described as a "critical milestone". The post Audi issues ‘critical' development update in 2026 F1 project appeared first on Motorsport Week.

Audi issues ‘critical’ development update in 2026 F1 project

Audi has issued a major update in the development of its 2026 Formula 1 car, one that Team Principal Jonathan Wheatley has described as a “critical milestone”. The German marque will make its debut in the sport this year, its first involvement in Grand Prix racing since the ‘Auto Union’ days of the 1930s, having transitioned over from Sauber. With important experience earned in both its successful Dakar Rally and Formula E ventures, the further-…

Audi’s First F1 Car Roars. Now the Hard Part.

Hear that? That wasn’t the office coffee grinder in Hinwil; it was Audi’s first F1 heart coughing into life, louder than any meeting 😮. Drawings grew muscles, software made friends with wires, and for a few seconds the lights flickered while the factory remembered what it’s for 🔧. The Audi–Sauber mash-up now has a pulse; tiny aero bits, big batteries, and bigger plans are lining up, and the night shift is calling it “fine” while grinning. Want…