Nico Hulkenberg, who will drive for Audi when the German brand enters Formula 1 next year, says they don’t support a mooted switch to V10 engines.
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My father is disappointed I turned down Audi’s “great offer” – Sainz
Formula 1
Posted onCarlos Sainz Jnr has revealed his two-times World Rally champion father wanted him to join a different Formula 1 team this year.
Audi sells “significant” stake in Formula 1 team to Qatar wealth fund
Formula 1
Posted onAudi, which will enter Formula 1 in 2026, has sold a “significant” stake in its team to the sovereign wealth fund of Qatar.
Red Bull’s Wheatley to leave after 2024, become Audi team principal
Formula 1
Posted onRed Bull’s long-time sporting director Jonathan Wheatley will leave the world champions to become Audi’s F1 team principal.
Binotto returning to F1 with new Audi team as Seidl and Hoffmann step down
Formula 1
Posted onAudi has hired former Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto to lead its forthcoming Formula 1 team.
Audi says its 2026 F1 power unit has already run race distances on test bench
Formula 1
Posted onAudi says that it has already run its 2026 developmental power unit over multiple full grand prix distances in their F1 factory in Neuburg.
‘Audi made it clear they want a German driver’ says Bottas after Hulkenberg deal
Formula 1
Posted onValtteri Bottas said Audi’s decision to sign Nico Hulkenberg came as somewhat of a surprise but they ‘made it clear they want a German driver’.
Hulkenberg named Audi’s first F1 driver for 2026
Formula 1
Posted onNico Hulkenberg has been confirmed as Audi’s first Formula 1 driver for its debut in 2026. He will leave Haas at the end of the year and join Sauber.
Red Bull can’t match Audi’s “very lucrative” offer for Sainz – Marko
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Audi outbid Red Bull for Sainz – Marko • More ‘experiments’ in sprint rounds – Ocon • Garcia and Pin join FREC with Iron Dames
Audi announces ‘expanded commitment’ to F1 and full takeover of Sauber
Formula 1
Posted onAudi has reinforced its commitment to entering Formula 1 as a constructor in 2026 by announcing it will complete a full takeover of the Sauber team.
New Audi CEO says manufacturer’s entry into Formula 1 will go ahead
Formula 1
Posted onGernot Döllner, who took over as the CEO of Audi in September, has said the manufacturer will go ahead with its planned entry into Formula 1 in 2026.
Sauber to run “heritage” identity for two years until Audi’s “big bang” arrival
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Sauber will not run Audi branding until 2026 • More US viewers for Monaco than Vegas • Maloney quickest on second F2 test day
Sauber insists Audi “has a strong commitment to Formula 1” amid rumours
Formula 1
Posted onSauber, which will become the Audi Formula 1 team in 2026, has dismissed rumours casting doubt on the manufacturer’s commitment to the series.
Audi hires Jani as simulator driver for F1 team
2023 F1 season
Posted onNeel Jani has been named by Audi as their simulator driver to help support development of their 2026 power unit.
Key will return to Alfa Romeo as technical director after McLaren exit
2023 F1 season
Posted onAlfa Romeo has announced the return of James Key to the team as its new technical director following his departure from McLaren.
Audi begins F1 engine development and aims to run full hybrid unit this year
Formula 1
Posted onAudi have provided an update on the progress of their Formula 1 project at the Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition.
As Sauber look to their Audi future, can Alfa Romeo build on their best year in a decade?
2023 F1 team preview
Posted onAs Sauber prepares to reveal their last Alfa Romeo before they become Audi, can they build on last year’s successes?
FIA confirms Ford and Honda among six engine manufacturers signed up for 2026
2026 F1 season
Posted onThe FIA has confirmed six engine manufacturers have signed up to produce power units for the forthcoming set of regulations which will arrive in 2026.
Audi buys stake in Sauber Group ahead of 2026 F1 entry
2023 F1 season
Posted onGerman car manufacturer Audi has purchased a minority stake in Sauber, the Formula 1 team has confirmed.
Seidl leaves McLaren for Sauber, Stella takes his place
2023 F1 season
Posted onAndreas Seidl has departed as McLaren team principal to become Sauber’s CEO, with Andrea Stella taking his place.