Qatar Investment Authority Acquires Key Stake in Audi's Future F1 Team
The sovereign wealth fund's investment will support Audi's entry as a Formula 1 constructor in 2026, bringing substantial capital for infrastructure and team development.
- Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) has acquired a significant minority stake, estimated at 30%, in Sauber Holding AG, which will become Audi's factory F1 team in 2026.
- The investment provides substantial capital to expand the team's facilities in Hinwil, Switzerland, and Neuburg, Germany, as Audi prepares for its F1 debut under new regulations.
- This marks QIA's first major motorsport investment, aligning with its strategy to capitalize on the growing global popularity and commercial potential of Formula 1.
- Audi's leadership team includes former Ferrari principal Mattia Binotto and incoming Red Bull sporting director Jonathan Wheatley, signaling an ambitious push for competitiveness in the sport.
- The team's 2025 driver lineup will feature veteran Nico Hülkenberg and rookie Gabriel Bortoleto, transitioning to the Audi brand in 2026.
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