Audi Revolut F1 Team: R26 Car Launch Date and Official Identity Revealed

Audi has taken a huge step towards its long-awaited entry into Formula 1, officially revealing both the team’s full name and the date on which its first race car will be presented to the public. Excitement is building as the Ingolstadt-based brand prepares to take the 2026 World Championship.

Official Name: Audi Revolut F1 Team

Confirming the title partnership signed in July 2025 with global financial technology giant Revolut, the team will compete under the official name Audi Revolut F1 Team.

• Strategic Partnership: The alliance with Revolut is described as more than just a sponsorship. It aims to reshape the way fans interact with the sport, offering exclusive experiences and integrating Revolut technology, such as Revolut Business services for the team’s financial operations.
• Identity and Vision: According to official statements, the name and new logo symbolize the combined strength of the teams from Germany, the UK and Switzerland, providing a clear identity for Audi’s ambitions to challenge the status quo in motorsport.

Grand Debut Date: January 20 in Berlin

The real Audi car for the 2026 season, dubbed the Audi R26, will be presented to the world on January 20, at a global event held in Berlin.

• Full Reveal: The Berlin event will mark the first time that the Audi Revolut F1 Team will present its full identity. The main attraction will be the unveiling of the full race livery for the R26, an evolution of the Audi R26 Concept presented in November.
• Immersive Experience: The launch will be an immersive experience, designed to highlight the brand’s core values ​​of clarity, technical intelligence and emotion. Fans will have the chance to see the car up close and be part of the inaugural moment, as the venue opens to the public on January 21.

Leadership Structure and Driver Lineup

The team is led by a combination of experience and strategic vision, with key roles being held by:

• F1 Project Manager: Mattia Binotto, former Ferrari team principal, who will have overall responsibility for the project.
• Team Principal: Jonathan Wheatley, former Red Bull sporting director, will take over the day-to-day operations of the team.
• Driver Lineup: The team is based on a mix of tradition and young talent, with experienced German Nico Hülkenberg and promising Brazilian Gabriel Bortoleto at the wheel.

The Future Is Now

With all the key details confirmed – name, launch date and management structure – the Audi Revolut F1 Team is entering the final phase of preparation ahead of its long-awaited debut in 2026.

The next major step after the January launch will be the initial on-track testing, scheduled to begin in Barcelona, ​​followed by official pre-season testing in Bahrain. The grand opening race for Audi will be the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne, scheduled for March 6-8, 2026.

Audi’s ambition is not just to participate, but to reach the top, with the stated goal of fighting for championships by 2030. The world of Formula 1 is ready to welcome a new factory competitor with big plans.