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Audi is joining F1 in 2026, and has bagged a new title sponsor for the team.
Audi has revealed that Revolut, a UK-based banking company with a vast clientele of over 60 million customers globally, will serve as the title sponsor for its F1 team.
In 2026, Audi will make its debut in F1 by taking over Sauber Motorsport, currently known as Stake this season until the transition to Audi is finalized.
This groundbreaking partnership will result in Revolut’s business arm being deeply integrated into the team’s financial operations as F1 embarks on a fresh chapter with significant technical regulation adjustments, encompassing the chassis and power units.
The team has enlisted the expertise of former Ferrari head Mattia Binotto as its chief technical officer and Red Bull sporting director Jonathan Wheatley as team principal, gearing up for the upcoming 2025 season, anticipated to be its most successful since its Alfa Romeo days in 2022.
With drivers Nico Hulkenberg and current F2 champion Gabriel Bortoleto amassing a combined total of 43 points this season, Sauber has enjoyed its most impressive performance since securing 55 points in 2022.
Audi’s declaration of joining F1 was made public during the 2022 Belgian GP, marking the company as the pioneering major manufacturer to commit to the upcoming engine regulations emphasizing electrical energy over the current configurations.
