Audi to F1 2026

[DanicaFreak]

Audi Revolut F1 Team reveals official name and Berlin launch date

The Audi Revolut F1 Team has unveiled its official name, logo, and announced that its global launch will take place in Berlin on January 20, 2026. This milestone marks a significant step for the Audi Revolut F1 Team toward joining the Formula One World Championship in 2026. The team name and...

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[Greg]

Will that along with the addition of Cadillac result in the return of a 26 car starting grid?

 

[FLRacingFan]

Will that along with the addition of Cadillac result in the return of a 26 car starting grid?

They’ve assumed complete ownership over what used to be Sauber, so the grid will feature 22 cars. Audi originally committed to F1’s 2026 regs back in 2022, bought a 25% stake in Sauber in early 2023, and purchased the remaining shares in increments until completely taking over the organization this year in time for 2026.

 

[Greg]

They’ve assumed complete ownership over what used to be Sauber, so the grid will feature 22 cars. Audi originally committed to F1’s 2026 regs back in 2022, bought a 25% stake in Sauber in early 2023, and purchased the remaining shares in increments until completely taking over the organization this year in time for 2026.

Thanks, and it is at least going in the right direction. I like the 26 car grids we had years ago (as long they can make a minimum speed).