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Audi is getting set to enter F1 next year under fresh technical regulations, complete with its own power unit.
Audi F1 boss Mattia Binotto has acknowledged that there were tense moments within the company during the process of developing its own power unit.
The German manufacturer is set to enter the grid next year by taking over the Sauber-run team that has been operating as Stake for the past two seasons.
Audi revealed its intention to join the grid nearly four years ago, resulting in significant personnel changes since then.
Binotto was appointed to lead the project, having previously served as the team principal of Ferrari during a challenging period for the Italian team.
Audi’s decision to construct its own power unit has presented challenges, with Binotto emphasizing the complexity and time-consuming nature of power unit development.
Despite the hurdles, Audi remains committed to the venture, with Binotto expressing excitement for the journey ahead and the team’s aspiration to compete for a world championship by 2030.
