Full Team Name
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Team Chief
Technical Chief
Chassis
Power Unit
First Team Entry
World Championships
Full Team Name
Base
Team Chief
Technical Chief
Chassis
Power Unit
First Team Entry
World Championships
Audi Revolut F1 Team
Hinwil, Switzerland
Jonathan Wheatley
James Key
R26
Audi
2026
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Nico Hulkenberg
Driver
Nico Hulkenberg is a driver for Audi. He signed for the team in 2025 (Kick Sauber) after departing Haas. He has over a decade of experience in F1 and will be hoping to carry his 2025 form into 2026.
Gabriel Bortoleto
Driver
Gabriel Bortoleto is a driver for Audi. He signed with the team in 2025 (Kick Sauber) after winning back-to-back titles in F3 (2023) and F2 (2024). He will be looking to have a successful 2026.
Jonathan Wheatley
Team Chief
Jonathan Wheatley was appointed the Audi Team Chief in 2025 (Kick Sauber). He has over 30 years of experience within F1 including major success with Red Bull and will lead Sauber towards their new era as Audi in 2026.
Team Profile
Given Audi’s decades of success in global motorsport, it’s hard to believe that 2026 marks the famous German marque’s first foray into Formula 1. Having announced plans to become a power unit supplier back in 2022, their hunger to compete quickly grew – resulting in the acquisition of the Sauber team, now the first-ever Audi works squad.
Ex-Ferrari team chief Mattia Binotto heads up the project, while former Red Bull stalwart Jonathan Wheatley is Team Principal. As for driving prowess, that comes from the tried-and-tested mix of youth and experience that is Gabriel Bortoleto and Nico Hulkenberg…
Kick Sauber F1 News
Audi F1 Team learnt plenty during day 1 of Barcelona testing
Audi’s Gabriel Bortoleto and team principal Jonathan Wheatley spoke with F1 and have reflected on a mixed opening day for the Audi Revolut Formula 1 Team during the first running of the Barcelona shakedown, as the new outfit begins its preparations for the 2026...
Audi unveil first ever Formula 1 car for 2026 season
Audi has officially unveiled its first-ever Formula 1 livery, with the covers coming off the R26 at a launch event in Germany on Tuesday, marking a landmark moment in the manufacturer’s entry into the sport. The 2026 season will represent the first time the famous...
Audi F1 Team Unveils First Merchandise Collection
The Audi Formula 1 Team has released its first official merchandise line as preparations continue for its debut season. The collection marks an early step in establishing Audi’s identity on the grid, giving fans a first look at the branding behind the new project. The...