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
Formula 1 newcomer Arvid Lindblad went off when shaking down Racing Bulls’ 2026 car in Imola on Tuesday.Racing Bulls opted to give its VCARB 03 a maiden run at Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari, less than 15km away from the team’s Faenza factory.Responding to F1’s new chassis and engine regulations,Continue Reading
Honda might struggle in the 2026 Formula 1 season, the Japanese manufacturer’s leaders have conceded, as a new partnership begins with Aston Martin.F1 is switching to new engine regulations, featuring a near-50:50 split between combustion and electric power, and involving greater energy management.This is a sizeable challenge for all fiveContinue Reading
Mercedes’ long-serving lead designer John Owen has resigned from his role, the Formula 1 team has confirmed.The Silver Arrows announced on Tuesday morning that Owen will depart over the course of the 2026 season, relinquishing his role of director of car design.According to the team, Owen made the decision toContinue Reading
Honda has unveiled its new power unit ahead of the 2026 Formula 1 season, which marks a new partnership with Aston Martin for the brand.The RA626H powertrain will feature on the upcoming AMR26 and was designed according to F1’s new engine regulations, which places greater emphasis on electric energy.The powerContinue Reading