Audi acquires Sauber team to participate in F1 in 2026/use self-developed power

Audi stated that it will fully acquire the shares of the Sauber (Sauber) Group and participate in the World Formula One Championship as a factory team from 2026.

In August this year, Audi announced during the F1 Belgian Grand Prix that it will officially enter F1 in 2026 >. The Sauber F1 team has about 30 years of racing experience and is an important player in the F1 paddock.

It is reported that Audi will be responsible for the new power unit, while Sauber will be responsible for the design and manufacturing of the vehicle. At the same time, Sauber will also be responsible for the planning and execution of the event. Previously, the AlfaยทRomeoF1 team had officially announced at the end of 8 that their title cooperation with Sauber would begin in 2023< /span> Ends at the end of the year.

2026 will see major changes to the F1 rules. The 1.6T engine will use sustainable fuels, and the proportion of electric drive parts will also increase; F1 aims to fully achieve the carbon neutral plan by 2030 .

Information shows that the manufacturing base of the Audi F1 power unit will be basically in place in 2023, and the first test will be in 2025. The vehicle will be installed and officially competed in 2026.

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