Humble. But firm and confident.There was never really a chance Audi would enter Formula 1 in 2026 without a proper statement. Not because it needed fireworks, but because this is one of the most long-awaited and most speculated-about arrivals the series has seen in decades. For years Audi insisted itContinue Reading
Apple’s global head of sports Jim DeLorenzo believes its Formula 1 coverage should turn each race weekend into a week-long experience.In 2026 Apple takes on the broadcast rights for the United States after a successful foray into the championship through the F1 movie. According to the sports chief, the company hasContinue Reading
Apple has already demonstrated its interest in using its own hardware to improve on live coverage of sports, but talking at the Autosport Business Exchange London, Jim DeLorenzo, Apple’s global head of sports, has teased that the company could potentially be looking at doing the same thing for Formula 1.Apple willContinue Reading
Lando Norris has reflected on his Autosport Awards memories ahead of becoming the inaugural Autosport Champion to honour his 2025 Formula 1 world title success.The McLaren driver beat Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri to become F1 world champion and he is now the second Autosport BRDC Young Driver winner toContinue Reading
As Audi prepares for its first ever season as a Formula 1 manufacturer, it has had to transition from Sauber’s status as a long-time Ferrari customer team to a full-works entity.Part of that transition has involved the union of the Sauber Engineering facilities in Hinwil and Audi’s powertrain facilities inContinue Reading
When Audi took to Barcelona for the shakedown of its new R26 Formula 1 car on 9 January, it had created a colossal statement of intent in being the first team to put its 2026 racer on track.It was no last-minute decision to put the car through its first run;Continue Reading
Think about Audi in motorsport and you think about winning. Few marques are as accustomed to the taste of success as the German brand with the four rings. Audi’s crowning achievement of 13 overall Le Mans 24 Hours victories in 18 attempts are a not-so-subtle reminder of its pedigree. SoonerContinue Reading
There are several unfortunate echoes from grand prix history in the controversy surrounding compression ratios in the new generation of hybrid engines. Formula 1 teams are naturally exhibiting a level of paranoia about the prospect of having competitive advantage – however slight – effectively locked in for the whole season.ForContinue Reading
Audi will compete with a silver, black and red livery for its much-anticipated debut campaign in Formula 1, the team confirmed on Tuesday.It came during the German marque’s 2026 season launch event in Berlin, which follows its takeover of the historic Sauber squad. It was first revealed that the squadContinue Reading
It’s 12:26pm and the new Racing Bulls Formula 1 car suddenly roars through the silence of the Acque Minerali park in Imola.Responding to F1’s new chassis and engine regulations, the Red Bull Ford-powered VCARB 03 was sporting the livery unveiled in Detroit on 15 January and was equipped with full-wet demonstration tyresContinue Reading