Overview
- Audi unveiled a structured pathway to progress drivers from karting and junior single-seaters into its Formula 1 operation.
- The curriculum spans on-track performance, engineering integration, human performance, plus media and marketing training.
- Team principal Jonathan Wheatley described the initiative as a statement of intent and a core pillar of Audi’s long-term strategy.
- Three-time Le Mans winner and former F1 driver Allan McNish will oversee scouting and development for the academy.
- The launch follows this week’s reveal of Audi’s 2026 R26 car, aligning with preparations for the team’s debut and long-term competitiveness goals.