Audi wants to be able to compete for a victory by 2028
The manufacturer with the rings will make its entry into Formula 1 in 3 seasons but is already looking towards the future. The CEO of Audi Formula Racing wants the German team to be able to establish itself by 2028.
Audi will begin competing in Formula 1 starting from the 2026 season and will be the engine supplier and partner of the Swiss team Sauber. Significant investments have already been made for the arrival of this major manufacturer in the premier discipline of motorsport. New facilities will be built in Germany, in order to work on the new power units that will be introduced in Formula 1 in 2026.
Great ambitions
This arrival in the premier discipline of motor racing is a true revolution for Audi, which will have to push its limits in order to reach the level of the best teams. The regulation change in 2026 puts all teams on theoretically equal footing, and the brand with the rings wants to take advantage of this favorable situation for the advancement of new teams.
In 2026, a regulatory cycle begins, whereas others are typically entered in the middle of a cycle. The powertrains will change, but also the chassis. In some respects, this may reset the advantage of experienced competitors in the past and facilitate the competitiveness of new manufacturers. Declared Adam Baker, CEO of Audi Formula Racing to AS.
The constructor with the rings displays great ambitions for its debut in the sport and wants to quickly fight at the front. The objective is to compete for a victory within three seasons. Audi therefore wants to be able to win a Grand Prix in 2028.
We want to be competitive in three years. It’s a realistic goal. We want to compete for victories in the third year.
