Audi announces partnership with Sauber for 2026 Formula 1 entry

ISTANBUL

Audi has reached a deal with Sauber to become its strategic partner from the 2026 Formula 1 season.

"The next important milestone on the road to the FIA Formula 1 World Championship has been completed: Audi has selected Sauber as a strategic partner for the project and plans to acquire a stake in the Sauber Group," Audi said in a statement on Wednesday.

"The partnership will see the traditional Swiss racing team competing as the Audi factory team from 2026 onwards using the power unit developed by Audi for the pinnacle of motorsport," it added.

The Sauber team made its debut in 1993 and has won only once with Polish driver Robert Kubica at the 2008 Canadian Grand Prix.

Sauber said that it would work with its current power unit manufacturer in 2024 and 2025.

It said Audi plans to buy a stake in the company.