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Ex-Formula 1 team owner Eddie Jordan believes Audi faces “an uphill battle” to be competitive in the sport and has
Carlos Sainz had hoped to extend his contract with Ferrari, but the team recently announced the signing of Lewis Hamilton as Charles Leclerc’s teammate for next season. Sainz has been linked to the Sauber side, which will become a works Audi entry in 2026. However, Formula 1 commentator Eddie Jordan has cautioned Sainz about joining Audi, noting the struggles previous manufacturers like Toyota and BMW faced in the sport. Jordan believes it would take Audi at least five years to even come close to winning a race, despite their financial resources. He also mentioned that only six teams have won multiple Grands Prix in the past 30 years, emphasizing the challenges Audi would face in competing with established teams like Red Bull, Ferrari, and McLaren.
