It's Official - Audi to take over Sauber F1 Team for Formula 1 debut in 2026

It was confirmed on Wednesday (26/10/22) Audi has reached an agreement with Sauber to become its strategic partner from the 2026 Formula 1 season. The deal will also see Audi acquire a majority stake (around 75% before 2026) in the Sauber Group, meaning Audi will run as a works team from 2026 onward.

The German manufacturer confirmed its F1 entry earlier this year at Spa, stating it would join the sport as a Power-Unit supplier when the new regulations come into play.

Sauber will continue to develop and manufacture the car, while it will also be responsible for planning and executing race operations, while Audi will focus on their Power-uints.

Sauber has been in partnership with Alfa Romeo since 2018, the two parties will separate following the conclusion of the 2023 season.

Sauber will continue to run Ferrari Power-Units after its Alfa Romeo partnership ends, before taking on the Audi Power-Units in 2026.

Overall, no surprises, its been heavily rumoured for a while now that Audi will buy 75% of Sauber before 2026.

An new era between Audi and Sauber.