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Audi: Le Mans, Formula E and Dakar experience will help us in F1

Audi Formula 1 chiefs say the brand’s experience in various categories will help it master F1’s new power units from 2026.

Audi is taking over the Switzerland-based Sauber team as F1 moves into a new era; 2026-spec power units will feature 350kW (469hp) electric power, up from 120kW currently, for a near-50:50 split with the internal combustion engine. Cars will also recover twice as much energy from braking.

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