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Audi will be one of two new teams on the grid in 2026. The team operates out of both Hinwil in Switzerland and Neuburg in Germany. A problem? Well, no, Red Bull suffered a lot more in that regard, didn’t they?
Audi’s entry into F1 next season will see them operating out of Sauber’s old headquarters in Hinwil, Switzerland, and developing their engine at a new factory in Neuberg, Germany.
Head of Audi’s F1 project, Mattia Binotto, has highlighted Red Bull as proof that distance won’t impede success in chassis and power unit development.
Despite facing obstacles and challenges, Binotto remains confident that the distance between the two facilities will not hinder Audi’s performance.
Binotto pointed out that Red Bull managed to win championships with their chassis in the UK and power unit in Japan, showing that success can be achieved regardless of location.
In an exclusive interview, Binotto expressed contentment with Audi’s progress in the F1 project so far.
