Sep.4 (GMM) Audi says followers will quickly get their first actual glimpse of the marque’s preparations for its 2026 Formulation 1 debut.
The German carmaker, which is taking on Sauber to create a full works entry, made the pledge alongside the revealing of its radical new ‘Idea C’ all-electric sports activities automotive in Milan.
“Preparations for our begin in Formulation 1 are transferring at full pace,” mentioned CEO Gernot Dollner. “And only a few weeks after the revealing of the brand new design philosophy in Milan, one other thrilling second for the 4 rings is already on the horizon.
“We sit up for giving all followers a concrete preview of what to anticipate from us in Formulation 1 beginning subsequent yr,” he added.
Rumours counsel the reveal may occur at subsequent week’s IAA motor present in Munich, however Audi has not but confirmed the timing.
Audi will enter Formulation 1 with a full manufacturing facility group in 2026, constructing on Sauber’s present operation in Hinwil.
Former Racing Bulls boss Franz Tost has backed Audi’s method, beginning with the motive force choice.
“The selection is superb,” he informed Velocity Week.
“Nico Hulkenberg is doing an outstanding job, Gabriel Bortoleto got here on this yr and is studying. He’s proven very robust performances just lately. Nonetheless, he could battle within the second half of the season with some tracks which are new to him.
“However he’s doing properly and will probably be prepared for 2026.”
As for Audi’s probabilities from the inexperienced mild subsequent yr, Tost mentioned: “I count on them to be up there – not within the prime three, however quickly behind them.
“I count on them to be between fourth and sixth among the many groups.”
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