It's Official - Audi to enter Formula 1 as a Power Unit supplier from 2026 onwards

It was confirmed on the eve of the Belgian Grand Prix (26/8/22), Audi will enter the sport as a Power Unit supplier from the 2026 Formula 1 season.

It marks the first time that Audi (or VW) has ventured into F1.

The Power Unit will be completely constructed in-house at the Competence Center Motorsport in Neuburg an der Donau, Germany.

New engine regulations will come into play for 2026 which includes sustainably fuels and no ERS-H forthcoming, which was believed to be the final step for the Volkswagen Group to proceed with its push into F1.

As well as Audi, it is expected that the VW group will enter the 2026 campaign with sister brand Porsche, who is set to enter an agreement to power both Red Bull Racing and AlphaTauri.

It is expected that it will enter a partnership with Sauber buying 75% of the team before 2026, who currently runs under the Alfa Romeo name.

Overall, no surprises here, its been heavily rumoured that the German manufacturer has been in talks to join the grid for many years (since 2014), however its interest never fully materialised into a solid entry until now.

A new era for Audi.