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Allan McNish Named Racing Director for Audi's F1 Debut

7/25/2026

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Allan McNish serves as racing director for Audi’s debut Formula One team.
He brings three Le Mans victories and 29 Audi endurance wins to the role.
Audi, after acquiring Sauber, fields Nico Hülkenberg and Gabriele Bortoleto, builds its own engine, and sits ninth of 11 in the constructors’ standings despite an under-powered engine but a strong chassis at the Hungaroring.
Mattia Binotto targets 2030 for Audi to fight for the championship.

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Allan McNish serves as racing director for Audi’s debut Formula One team.
He brings three Le Mans victories and 29 Audi endurance wins to the role.
Audi, after acquiring Sauber, fields Nico Hülkenberg and Gabriele Bortoleto, builds its own engine, and sits ninth of 11 in the constructors’ standings despite an under-powered engine but a strong chassis at the Hungaroring.
Mattia Binotto targets 2030 for Audi to fight for the championship.