Audi Revolut F1® Team

Audi made its entrance into Formula 1® through the acquisition of the Switzerland-based Sauber Group. Since 1992, the team has been a mainstay in the FIA Formula 1® World Championship, bringing more than 30 years of premier racing heritage to the current Audi Revolut F1® Team. The engineering and development of the race cars take place at the factory in Hinwil, situated roughly 30 kilometers from Zurich, which also functions as the primary base for race operations. The team maintains a tight partnership with Audi Formula Racing (AFR) in Neuburg an der Donau, where the power units are designed. Furthermore, a specialized technology center in Bicester, England, provides the team with access to one of the world's densest hubs of elite motorsport talent and technical knowledge.

The Big Picture

Audi’s strategy for sustainability integrates circular resource management, electrification, and low-emission breakthroughs throughout its vehicle range. Its participation in Formula 1® serves as a catalyst for this mission: the creation of hybrid power units featuring increased electrical capacity and the use of 100% sustainable fuels. This transforms the racing circuit into a high-speed laboratory, allowing for the direct transfer of more efficient and eco-friendly technologies into Audi’s consumer road cars.

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Engineering German Power

Established specifically to spearhead the Audi F1® Project, Audi Formula Racing GmbH (AFR) is located in Neuburg an der Donau, in close proximity to Audi’s global headquarters.

The adidas x Audi Revolut F1® Team Collection

2026 Driver's Jersey
Audi Team Cap - Hulkenberg
Audi Team Cap - Bortoleto
Audi Fan Shirts
Audi Mechanics Shirt
Backpack

The Racing Calendar

A comprehensive 24-race schedule across five continents ensures the sport maintains global visibility and consistent momentum throughout the year. The Formula 1® season features a mix of traditional, permanent tracks and dynamic street circuits, such as those in Las Vegas, Monte Carlo, and the newly introduced Madrid venue. Each race weekend consists of three full days of track activity. While the season originally planned for more, the cancellation of the Qatar, Bahrain, and Saudi Arabia Grands Prix has adjusted the current calendar to a total of 21 events.

Frequently Asked Questions

Formula 1® is the peak of international motorsport, featuring teams that build cutting-edge single-seat cars to compete in races known as Grands Prix. These cars are the fastest circuit racers in the world, utilizing advanced aerodynamics and high-performance hybrid power units to push the boundaries of automotive engineering.

The team leverages a multi-national engineering network:Hinwil, Switzerland: The primary factory where the race cars are developed and race operations are managed.Neuburg an der Donau, Germany: Home to Audi Formula Racing (AFR), the facility dedicated to engineering and manufacturing the hybrid powertrain.Bicester, England: A technology center that provides access to a high concentration of specialist motorsport expertise.

Meet the Team

Audi’s Formula 1 project brings together a powerful blend of engineering excellence, racing heritage, and forward-thinking innovation. At the helm is Team Principal Mattia Binotto, whose experience at the highest levels of Formula 1 leadership anchors the team’s competitive vision. Behind the wheel, Audi’s driver lineup features Nico Hülkenberg and Gabriel Bortoleto—two drivers combining experience and rising talent, bringing speed, adaptability, and valuable feedback to the development of Audi’s Formula 1 challenger.

Nico Hülkenberg

Mattia Binotto

Gabriel Bortoleto

2026 - The Moment to redefine a Legacy
For the 2026 season, a generational change in powertrains and chassis will set new priorities in the racing series. Cost efficiency, synthetic fuels or fuels produced from renewable biomass, and a high proportion of electric power in the drive system are key requirements of the new regulations. Since all manufacturers had to develop new race cars and drivetrains, the timing was ideal for Audi to enter the series as a power unit manufacturer with its own factory team.
The race car
A special feature of Formula 1®: Each team must develop its own race car. The first Audi Formula 1® race car is called the R26. The ‘R’ has a long tradition in model designations of Audi in motorsport. The number 26 stands for the 2026 model year, as is common in Formula 1®. The 770-kilogram monoposto has a monocoque made of high-strength carbon fiber and active aerodynamics with front and rear wings that can be adjusted while driving. The new generation of Formula 1® racing cars is powered by hybrid drivetrains with a system output of around 1,000 hp. The split between combustion engine and electric drive is almost 50:50.

Audi Revolut F1® Team