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Sauber to stay in F1 despite Audi takeover
Audi has taken over Sauber in F1, but the official 2026 FIA entry list still includes the Sauber name. The team is set to transform into Audi, racing under Audi colors, featuring the Audi logo, and powered by Audi engines.
Audi completed a full takeover of Sauber Group in 2024, after originally planning only a stake acquisition. This will be the first time in 33 years that the Sauber name won’t race on the grid, with the team set to become a competitive F1 outfit as Audi.
Despite Sauber being listed, the team will be officially called ‘Audi Revolut F1 Team’ in 2026. The name remains on the list as the legal entity’s name change process is ongoing, continuing the Sauber name for one more season.
Audi’s decision to be an F1 power unit supplier for 2026 in 2022 was influenced by the new engine regulations focusing on increased electrical power and sustainable fuels. Audi aims for net carbon neutrality by 2050, aligning with F1’s sustainable fuel strategies to achieve their net-zero goal by 2030.
