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Audi Revolut F1 Team officially unveiled in Berlin

Guests at unveiling

nearly 400

Debut race

March 8, 2026

RS e-tron GT performance output

680 kW (925 hp)

What Happened

Audi officially unveiled its Formula 1 team, Audi Revolut F1 Team, in Berlin on Tuesday evening. Nearly 400 guests attended the event at the Kraftwerk venue. Audi CEO Gernot Döllner said, 'We are ready and excited to inspire people around the world by taking part in Formula 1.'

Key milestones

  1. January 9, 2026

    First rollout at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya as part of a filming day.

  2. January 26-30, 2026

    Shakedown behind closed doors at Barcelona.

  3. February 11-13 and 18-20, 2026

    Official test sessions in Bahrain.

  4. March 8, 2026

    Audi's debut Grand Prix in Australia.

“Today, a lot of pieces of the puzzle are coming together. It’s impressive to see how the intensive preparation is paying off and the performance of those involved is becoming evident. For the first time, the full power of the project is on display.”
— Gernot Döllner, CEO of AUDI AG and Chairman of the Board of Management of Audi Motorsport AG
New technical regulations for 2026 F1 season
  • Active aerodynamics with adjustable front and rear wings.
  • Boost mode replaces DRS, delivering up to 350 kW of electric power for overtaking or defending.
  • 1.6-liter V6 turbo engine running on sustainable fuel produces approx. 400 kW.
  • Electric motor has almost as much power as the combustion engine.

Why this matters

Audi's entry into Formula 1 is a strategic flagship reflecting its technological and cultural realignment, with a cost cap and new regulations favoring electric power and sustainable fuels.

Terms in This Story

boost mode
A system that provides maximum electric power for overtaking or defending, replacing the previous Drag Reduction System (DRS).
power unit
The drivetrain of a Formula 1 car, including the engine and hybrid components.
sustainable fuel
Fuel produced from renewable sources to reduce carbon emissions in motorsport.
DRS
Drag Reduction System, a movable rear wing used to reduce drag and increase speed, replaced by boost mode in 2026.
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