Audi has unveiled its R26 idea automotive that gives a preview of the brand new Method 1 staff’s id forward of its debut in 2026.
A launch occasion at Audi’s Model Expertise Heart in Munich was held on Wednesday evening to showcase the staff’s deliberate look, with an idea automotive – titled the R26 – carrying titanium, carbon black and the newly launched Audi pink in its livery. The 2026 automotive itself can be unveiled in January, however Audi says the design incorporates “minimalist graphic surfaces, outlined by exact geometric cuts, [that] combine seamlessly with the racing automotive’s geometry.”
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Audi is taking on the prevailing Sauber staff and can run its works F1 challenge throughout three separate places. The chassis can be manufactured at Sauber’s headquarters in Hinwil, Switzerland, whereas the ability unit is being produced at a bespoke facility – Audi Method Racing GmbH in Neuburg an der Donau, Germany. A know-how workplace in Bicester, England, was additionally opened this 12 months to faucet into expertise close to the vast majority of rival F1 groups.
“Method 1 is extra than simply motorsport,” Audi CFO Jurgen Rittersberger mentioned. “It’s leisure, emotion, know-how – and in addition a problem. However it’s exactly this mix that takes us the place we wish to go: inspiring new buyer teams for Audi.
“With the big attain of Method 1, we have now the chance to draw new clients for our model – particularly within the youthful goal group, the place Method 1 is experiencing fast progress.
“Because of the fee cap, Method 1 can be extra financially sustainable than ever earlier than. Once we take a look at the event of sponsorship alternatives, staff evaluations, and the general income potential in Method 1, one factor turns into clear: This path makes excellent sense for Audi – additionally economically.”
Audi first introduced its arrival in the summertime of 2022, with its plans with Sauber confirmed later that 12 months. It has since constructed a brand new 3,300 sq. ft. constructing at its Neuberg facility, and first ran an entire new energy unit in Could of 2024.
Whereas the staff’s model id didn’t incorporate the total deliberate livery or sponsors, Audi has already confirmed Revolut as its title associate for 2026, with Adidas getting into into an attire partnership with the staff.
