Formula 1: Audi announce entry into F1 with plans for 2026 debut

The engine will be developed at Audi Sport’s facility in Neuburg near Ingolstadt with the company heralding the fact it will be “the first time in more than a decade that a Formula 1 power train will be built in Germany.” Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium: German car manufacturer Audi will become an engine supplier in Formula One for the first time in the 2026 season, chairman Markus Duesmann announced on Friday. The engine will be developed at Audi Sport’s facility in Neuburg near Ingolstadt with the company heralding the fact it will be “the first time in more than a decade that a Formula 1 power train will be built in Germany.” Adam Baker — who before joining Audi in 2021 worked for FIA for three years — will take over the management of the company and the Formula 1 project as CEO. BREAKING: Audi will join Formula 1 in 2026!#F1 pic.twitter.com/fRnPvmSwU2 — Formula 1 August 26, 2022 “Globally recognised, highly emotional, and technologically advanced — that’s how Formula 1 has met Audi’s exact requirements,” read the statement. “Formula 1 is popular in key markets such as China and the USA, and the trend continues to — even among young target groups.” Audi did race pre-World War II in the European Championship that was the root of Formula One which began post-war.