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Audi Unveils R26 Formula One Team Ahead of 2026 Season

1/10/2026

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Audi's Formula One team debuted the R26 at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya ahead of the 2026 season.
The fire-up confirmed integration of components and showcased collaboration among teams in Germany, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.
Gernot Döllner, CEO of AUDI AG, called the project a catalyst for change and commitment to excellence.
A Berlin launch is planned on January 20, 2026 to reveal the livery and set up the first test.

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Audi's Formula One team debuted the R26 at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya ahead of the 2026 season.
The fire-up confirmed integration of components and showcased collaboration among teams in Germany, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.
Gernot Döllner, CEO of AUDI AG, called the project a catalyst for change and commitment to excellence.
A Berlin launch is planned on January 20, 2026 to reveal the livery and set up the first test.