Overview
- The full 2026 car livery debuts in Berlin on January 20 with an immersive presentation, followed by a public fan event on January 21.
- Sauber Motorsport AG is being renamed Audi Motorsport AG, the Bicester site becomes Audi Motorsport Technology Centre UK, and Sauber Holding AG and Sauber Technologies AG remain for legal continuity.
- Revolut is the title partner, with the collaboration extending into team operations through digital accounts, payment solutions, and planned use of Revolut Pay in team commerce.
- Nico Hülkenberg and Gabriel Bortoleto are confirmed as the 2026 drivers, with Mattia Binotto leading the project and Jonathan Wheatley as team principal.
- Audi develops its power unit in Neuburg for the 2026 rules shift to higher hybrid output and 100% sustainable fuels; after showing an R26 concept in November, the team targets preseason testing in Barcelona in late January and aims to contend for titles around 2030.