Audi on verge of confirming entry into Formula 1
The manufacturer is expected to make a commitment in the coming weeks
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Your support makes all the difference.Audi is on the verge of confirming its entry into Formula 1, it has been reported.
The manufacturer has been closely following developments around technical regulations for power units in the 2026 season, with key figures at Audi apparently content with the FIA’s progress.
In a letter to motorsport’s governing body, Audi board chairman Markus Duesmann and Audi Technical Development board member Oliver Hoffmann suggested that draft regulations are fair to both existing teams and newcomers.
The letter has been seen by RaceFans and RacingNews365.
F1 is seeking a new manufacturer to replace Honda, whose engines will now be made by Red Bull, and Audi seems set to confirm its entry – which would come ahead of the 2026 season – in the coming weeks.
Audi’s fellow Volkswagen Group brand Porsche has also shown interest in joining F1, though Audi appears closer to making a commitment to the sport.
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