Who is Audi replacing in 2026 F1?
In the penultimate season of its alfa romeo sponsorship deal, sauber announced that 75% of the team would be acquired by audi to become the audi factory team in formula one in 2026. German car manufacturer audi is contracted to compete as a formula one team and power unit manufacturer from 2026 onwards. Revolut audi f1 team will be formed through the acquisition of sauber, with engines developed by audi formula racing gmbh.The company’s leadership has consistently ruled out future participation due to high costs, misalignment with their road-car focus, and existing VW Group commitments through Audi and Porsche. There are no current plans for Lamborghini to join Formula 1 in the future.
Is Porsche becoming an F1 team?
According to our colleagues at The Race, Porsche will not join Formula 1 in 2026, for the new engine regulations. The German brand is therefore closing the door on the discipline despite attempts with certain teams to join the premier category. It’s a no. Porsche will not be joining Formula 1 in 2026. The German brand has put an end to the suspense after long months of negotiations with certain teams. Initially, Porsche was supposed to join F1 in 2026 alongside its sister company Audi, who will indeed be entering the top category.Porsche hasn’t been involved with Formula 1 since 1991, though there have been a lot of fast Porsches.Many enthusiasts ask, “Why isn’t Porsche in Formula 1? The answer comes down to philosophy, history, and strategic priorities. On paper, Porsche and Formula 1 seem like a perfect fit. But historically, it hasn’t worked out. Porsche’s official entries into F1 have been limited and largely unsuccessful.At the end of the season, Porsche withdrew from F1 due to the high costs, just having acquired the Reutter factory. Volkswagen and German branches of suppliers had no interest in an F1 commitment as this series was too far away from road cars. Privateers continued to enter the outdated Porsche 718 in F1 until 1964.
Why is Renault no longer an F1 team?
Renault are here to stay in Formula 1, but they will race on under a new name – and in new colours – from 2021 after the French manufacturer announced they will re-brand to become the Alpine F1 Team. The team, bought by the Benetton Family in 1986, was moved to Enstone, Oxfordshire, in 1992 where it is still based today. Renault bought the Italian-run team in 2000 and rebranded as Alpine F1.
Why is Lamborghini not in F1?
Lamborghini isn’t in F1 because it doesn’t fit their business strategy or VW Group’s brand “lane assignments. The cost/complexity of modern hybrid F1 power units is massive, road-relevance is limited for a V12 hybrid supercar maker, and the Group already designated other brands (Audi/Porsche) for F1. The company’s leadership has consistently ruled out future participation due to high costs, misalignment with their road-car focus, and existing VW Group commitments through Audi and Porsche. There are no current plans for Lamborghini to join Formula 1 in the future.