Audi Officially Reveals First Formula 1 Car, the R26

Audi has officially presented its first Formula 1 car as the manufacturer prepares for its debut in the world championship this year. However the first images of the new car leaked through links to their location on Audi’s website ahead of Tuesday’s launch. Audi officially uncovered its R26 in an event in Berlin. Audi CEO Gernot Dollner reiterated the team’s goal to compete for the Formula 1 world championship by 2030. The manufacturer has taken over the team formerly known as Sauber. While its chassis was built at the Swiss team’s base in Hinwil, Audi developed and constructed its all-new F1 power unit in Neuberg. The R26 has already run in a private test at the Circuit de Catalunya two weeks ago, where drivers Nico Hulkenberg and Gabriel Bortoleto had their first chance to sample it. Pictures: 2026 Audi F1 launch This article will be updated Advert | Become a RaceFans supporter and go ad-free Formula 1 Honda reveals first images of new Formula 1 power unit for 2026 F1 drivers will have to ‘forget what they learned since karting’ in 2026 – Ocon Haas ‘faces bigger challenge than rivals’ as it reveals new 2026 F1 car F1 boosted its grid to 11 teams by welcoming Cadillac – but does it still need more? Ferrari confirms Hamilton will have a new race engineer for 2026