Audi confirms Formula 1 entry as ‘Audi Revolut F1 Team’, sets Berlin launch for January 2026

Audi has confirmed its Formula 1 entry from the 2026 season, unveiling the name and logo of the Audi Revolut F1 Team and setting a global launch for January 20, 2026. The move signals that Audi’s long-planned Formula 1 programme has entered full execution mode, ahead of the sport’s major regulatory reset.

“Unveiling the Audi Revolut F1 Team name and logo marks a major milestone in Audi’s journey into Formula 1,” said Audi AG CEO Gernot Döllner, adding that the Berlin launch will mark the project’s first public outing.

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From 2026, Audi will replace the Kick Sauber entry and compete as a full works manufacturer, developing its own power unit alongside a factory-backed chassis programme. The team’s logo blends Audi’s four rings with Revolut’s branding, while the full race livery will be revealed next year.

The Berlin launch will see Audi present its complete Formula 1 identity and unveil its 2026 car, followed by a fan-facing event designed to extend the reveal beyond the paddock. Mattia Binotto, head of the Audi F1 project, said the launch represents the moment the programme becomes visible as a unified team.

Revolut’s role goes beyond title sponsorship, with fintech integrating payment and business platforms across team operations. “The team name and logo are the first tangible symbols of an alliance designed to challenge conventions in Formula 1,” said Revolut CEO Nikolay Storonsky.

Audi’s programme is supported by a minority investment from the Qatar Investment Authority, while operational control remains with Audi. Oversight sits at board level, with Binotto leading technical development and infrastructure, and Jonathan Wheatley appointed team principal.

On track, Audi plans to debut with Nico Hülkenberg and Gabriel Bortoleto. The operation is built on the fully acquired Sauber organisation, with chassis and race operations in Hinwil, Switzerland, power unit development in Neuburg an der Donau, Germany, and a UK engineering base in Bicester.

Audi’s entry aligns with Formula 1’s 2026 regulations, which introduce more electrified power units and sustainable fuels—areas closely aligned with the brand’s broader technology and sustainability priorities. The company has confirmed that its complete 2026 power unit is already running on test benches, with development progressing in line with FIA timelines.

Audi’s arrival adds another major manufacturer to a grid in transition, positioning its Formula 1 programme as a long-term strategic investment rather than a short-term motorsport play.