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Why has Audi entered F1 as a works team? Jonathan Wheatley explains

Audi Formula 1 team principal Jonathan Wheatley has explained why it was so important to the German marque to join the championship as a works team.

The team, which took over Sauber ahead of the 2026 season, unveiled its livery during a launch event on 20 January with Wheatley present alongside drivers Nico Hulkenberg and Gabriel Bortoleto, among others.

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