Audi makes it official, will enter Formula One as engine partner to Sauber
- The power units for Sauber F1 team will be developed by Audi at Neuburg an der Donau.
Audi has entered into a partnership with Sauber to supply the Formula One team with engines starting from the 2026 season. This marks the official entry - or re-entry - of Audi to the world of F1 motorsports.
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That Audi has been looking for a place in the pinnacle of motorsports had been confirmed by former Volkswagen Group CEO Herbert Diess earlier this year when he also mentioned Porsche. But while Porsche-Red Bull deal came apart at the penultimate stage, Audi has raced forward to put ink on the proverbial dotted line. In fact, Audi is planning to go a step forward and buy a stake in Sauber but further details of these have not yet been revealed.
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Speaking about the collaboration with Sauber, Oliver Hoffmann, member of the board for technical development at Audi AG, said that this association with such an experienced and competent partner like Sauber will help he automaker's ambitious F1 project. “We already know the Sauber Group with its state-of-the-art facility and experienced team from previous collaborations and are convinced that together we will form a strong team," he added.
Finn Rausing, chairman of Sauber Holding, said that Audi is the best partner of his company. "It is clear that both companies share the same values and vision. We are looking forward to achieving our common goals with a strong and successful partnership," he added further.
The powertrain for the Audi's F1 car is already under development.This will consist an electric motor, battery, control systems and an internal combustion engine as well, claims the German automaker. Sauber is claimed to be making the hybrid powertrain system at the Audi Formula Racing GmbH facility in Neuburg an der Donau.
Interestingly, Audi and Sauber's collaboration for technology development is nothing new. Audi Sport has already regularly used the Sauber Group's high-tech wind tunnel in Hinwil, during the automaker's successful Le Mans era and during the development of the Class 1 touring car for the DTM.
