Audi continues to work to debut in Formula 1 in 2026. As you know, a house of 4 rings power units will be built which he will deliver to Sauber, in which he also acquired a minority stake. The project is very ambitious and we will probably find out more soon. According to Automotive News Europe, who had the opportunity to speak with a German manufacturer representative, Al shanghai auto show which will be held from 18 to 27 April, will be divided project update.
But that’s not all, why Audi will bring to the show even a show car which should anticipate the design of the livery to be used on single-seat cars starting in 2026. So in a couple of weeks we will be able to find out more about Audi’s F1 project.
But why was the Shanghai Motor Show chosen to bring the F1 talk back? According to what a company representative told Automotive News Europe, China it is a very important market for a car manufacturer. In addition, Formula 1 is a very popular sport in this country and can count on large fan base.
Recall that in recent years, the Chinese Grand Prix cannot take place due to the consequences of the outbreak of the pandemic. As we all know, even the 2023 appointment was skipped for this reason. Audi will land in F1 in 2026, taking advantage of engine rule changes that will force everyone to start from scratch. The powertrain will be produced at the Audi Motorsport Competence Center in Neuburg an der Donau. Structure to be expanded for this project.
The first tests of a single-seat with an Audi powertrain will begin in 2025. So it remains only to wait for the Chinese auto show to find out new details of this project.
Source: HD Motori
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