P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Audi’s new CEO has made it clear its F1 project is safe from any U-turns. The question now is what Audi needs to do to maximise it
order to be more competitive – the progress made so far is encouraging. The recent statements from the new Audi CEO, Gernot Döllner, have confirmed the continuation of the F1 project. However, specific details about Audi’s plans for the team and the timeframe are still unknown. Andreas Seidl, the future head of the Audi F1 squad, has been providing feedback to Audi regarding the project, which may have influenced the scrutiny and review of their commitment. The existing majority shareholder of the team, Finn Rausing, has assumed a larger responsibility until Audi takes over. Despite the controlled spending, investments have been made to improve development capacity, such as in production, design, and race team personnel. Additional upgrades, including new pitstop equipment, are also planned for the coming years. Audi and Stake are working together to maximize the team’s potential before Audi assumes full control in 2025 and 2026.
