A new era. Audi unveil their debut car for the 2026 Formula 1 season

On Tuesday, January 20, the presentation of a new Formula 1 car took place, and this time it was Audi who took the spotlight. The team competed as Sauber last season.

Details: Audi and Formula 1 revealed the team’s car on their official social media platforms. The squad that has replaced Sauber will compete under a new brand starting from next season.

Ferrari, Audi and Honda had complained that Mercedes and Red Bull had allegedly found a way to bypass the rules and develop engines with a compression ratio of 18:1, while the 2026 regulations set a maximum of 16:1. If true, this could increase power output by around 15 horsepower, potentially providing a competitive advantage on track.

Reminder: Max Verstappen has declined the status of reigning Formula 1 world champion and will not race with the number 1 next season. However, he also will not return to his iconic number 33.