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It appears as if the German manufacturing giant will be the first to hit the track with its 2026 car.
RacingNews365 has confirmed that Audi will debut its first F1 challenger early.
The car will undergo a shakedown at Barcelona’s Circuit de Catalunya on Friday.
Audi successfully tested its power unit and chassis at Hinwil headquarters in Switzerland on December 19.
The upcoming run at the Spanish venue will be a functional outing under the filming day regulation.
The new car will face challenges with the regulations such as active aerodynamics and sustainable fuel.
Audi is allowed up to 200 kilometers of testing before the official launch in Barcelona.
The car will debut at the pre-season tests starting on January 26, following a launch event in Berlin on January 20.
