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Audi will enter F1 as a factory team in 2026, taking over the Sauber entry currently run by Stake F1. Having penned Nico Hulkenberg to a multi-year deal, CEO of Audi’s F1 operations Andreas Seidl says the team developing well, but is still tempering expectations.
Audi F1’s CEO Andreas Seidl discussed the team’s progress and thoughts on Stake F1 and Nico Hulkenberg, the newcomer to the team. The German marque will enter F1 in 2026, taking over Sauber’s entry, as a new era with updated chassis and power units begins. Despite initial caution from Seidl about the current engine manufacturers’ advantage, Audi’s F1 team aims to catch up with innovative ideas and new talent infusion. Seidl remains optimistic about the project’s potential to close the gap quickly and achieve competitiveness in the future. The recent addition of Nico Hulkenberg further boosts confidence in the team’s development and performance for the upcoming transitional and new regulations period. Subscribe to RacingNews365 on YouTube for more exciting updates on Formula 1.
