Audi’s Road to Formula 1: Inside the Bold Vision Behind the R26 Concept and the Brand’s 2026 Debut
SHERIDAN, WYOMING – November 13, 2025 – Audi is stepping onto the biggest stage in motorsport — and doing it with purpose. Just 115 days before its first Formula 1 race, the brand unveiled its striking new R26 Concept in Munich, offering a clear look at how Audi intends not only to compete, but to redefine its identity through F1. With a new design philosophy, ambitious leadership, and a modern factory-team structure spanning Germany, Switzerland, and the UK, Audi’s entry into Formula 1 signals far more than a sporting milestone.
A new chapter in Audi’s transformation
For CEO Gernot Döllner, Formula 1 is a crucial driver of cultural and technological renewal:
“Entering Formula 1 is the next chapter in the company’s renewal. Formula 1 will be a catalyst for the change towards a leaner, faster and more innovative Audi.”