After years of exploring a possible entry into Formula One, Audi, the German automobile company, on Friday announced that it will be entering the sport in 2026.
Markus Duesmann, CEO of Audi in a press conference at Spa Francorchamps said, “Audi has officially registered as a Formula One Power Unit manufacturer and will start racing from 2026.”
Recently the FIA — the sport’s governing body — announced new engine regulations that will come into force in 2026 and Duesmann cited it as the reason for Audi to enter the sport. The new rules emphasised more electrical power and the use of sustainable fuels, which are important for manufacturers in terms of technology transfer to their road cars.
