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Qatar poised for buy-in of Audi’s F1 team

Audi is on the verge of selling a shareholding in its Formula 1 Sauber team to Qatar – with an announcement potentially coming ahead of the Qatar Grand Prix.

Autosport

The Gas Audi A6 Is Dead, Long Live the Audi A7

In March, CEO Markus Duesmann confirmed Audi's plans to change its naming strategy and separate gas cars from EVs. The fresh vocabulary is already in place with the gas A4 becoming the A5, leaving room for a future electric A4 E-Tron. The same goes for the electric A6 E-Tron; Without a conventional…

Motor1

Audi’s F1 project under fresh uncertainty as senior figure faces exit

Just a few months after CEO Markus Duesmann, regarded as the key advocate for its F1 project, left the company, it now appears that one of its other architects, chief development officer Oliver Hoffmann, is also set to move on.

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New CEO reaffirms Audi's commitment to join F1 in 2026

Long-serving Volkswagen Group manager and strategist Gernot Dollner took the top spot at Audi in September after former CEO Markus Duesmann, who led the marque's decision to enter F1 via a takeover of Sauber and the construction of its own power unit, was ousted by the board.

Motorsport

Sauber and Audi on "right route" despite dismissals and F1 delay rumours

This weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix marks a year since Audi formally announced its 2026 F1 entry initially via a works powertrain programme before confirming a Sauber buyout.

Autosport

Audi receives heavy criticism from teams after factory GT3 exit

It was revealed last week that Audi’s customer racing division will be downsized next year, with the German manufacturer ending the production of R8 LMS GT3 and other racing models within its range. Audi’s works driver pool will also be disbanded, impacting as many as 14 drivers, while teams that…

Motorsport

Gernot Dollner Becomes New Audi CEO, Replaces Markus Duesmann

The change takes effect on September 1.

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Audi could end GT3 and other customer racing programmes after 2023

According to Autosport’s sister website Motorsport-Total.com, there are plans to close Audi Sport Customer Racing at the end of the current season to allow the marque to prioritise its upcoming entry into Formula 1 in 2026.

Autosport

Mick Schumacher no longer Audi's top choice for 2026 driver role as F1 rival preferred

Schumacher is German and has a very desirable surname for carmaker Audi ahead of its F1 debut in 2026, but reports suggest another racer could be their preferred choice

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Audi Boss Confirms A4 Will Be Renamed A5 While The A6 Will Become The A7

Future A4 and A6 will be sold strictly as EVs.

Motor1

Audi Confirms A3-Sized EV, Will Launch At Least 10 New EVs By 2025

Audi plans to launch an all-electric vehicle in each core segment by 2027, including an entry-level model that will be similar in size to the A3 compact hatch.

InsideEVs

Audi Launching 20 New Cars In Next Two Years, Majority Will Be EVs

A new entry-level EV below the Q4 E-Tron is among them.

Motor1

Audi Could Build EV Plant In The US Due To Inflation Reduction Act

The IRA offers subsidies and tax incentives for domestically produced green industry products.

Motor1

Audi Confirms It Will Enter F1 in 2026

Audi’s chairman of the board of management Markus Duesmann noted that “Motorsport is an integral part of Audi’s DNA.”

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Audi to Enter F1 in 2026 as Power Unit Manufacturer

German manufacturer Audi will enter Formula One in 2026 in line with new engine regulations, chairman Markus Duesmann said on Friday. Audi will manufacture its own power unit in an era when there will be a greater emphasis on sustainable fuels and an increased electrical component in engines. From 2026,…

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‘Racing is in the DNA’: Audi to join Formula One from 2026 season

Audi will join F1 as an engine manufacturer in 2026 and is expected to work with Sauber, who currently run under the Alfa Romeo name

Motorsport

Audi to make final decision on 2026 F1 partner "within this year"

Audi says it will make a final decision on its Formula 1 partner team by the end of the year amid links to a tie-up with Sauber.

Autosport

Audi to make final decision on 2026 F1 partner team by end of the year

Audi says it will make a final decision on its Formula 1 partner team by the end of the year amid links to a tie-up with Sauber.

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Audi's F1 plans take shape as announcement looms

The entry by Volkswagen brands Audi and Porsche into Formula 1 has been one of motorsport’s worst kept secrets, with both car companies yet to officially announce their plans.

Autosport

Audi’s F1 plans take shape as Sauber announcement looms

The entry by Volkswagen brands Audi and Porsche into Formula 1 has been one of motorsport’s worst kept secrets, with both car companies still yet to officially announce their plans.

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