Audi R26
| Category | Formula One |
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| Constructor | Audi |
| Designers |
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| Predecessor | Kick Sauber C45 (Sauber) |
| Technical specifications | |
| Chassis | Carbon fibre composite with survival cell and honeycomb structure |
| Suspension (front) | Double wishbone push-rod |
| Suspension (rear) | Double wishbone push-rod |
| Length | 5440mm |
| Width | 1,900mm |
| Height | 980mm |
| Engine | Audi AFR 26 Hybrid 1.6 L (98 cu in) direct injection V6 turbocharged engine in a rear mid-mounted, rear-wheel-drive layout |
| Electric motor | Audi Kinetic Recovery System |
| Battery | Audi Lithium-ion battery |
| Weight | 770kg |
| Fuel | BP Ultimate Sustainable |
| Lubricants | Castrol |
| Tyres | Pirelli P Zero (Dry) Pirelli Cinturato (Wet) |
| Competition history | |
| Notable entrants | Audi Revolut F1 Team |
| Notable drivers | |
| Debut | 2026 Australian Grand Prix |
The Audi R26 is an upcoming Formula One car, designed and constructed by Audi to compete in the 2026 Formula One World Championship. It is to be driven by Nico Hülkenberg and Gabriel Bortoleto.
The R26 is also the first Hinwil-based Formula One car to utilize non-Ferrari engines since the BMW-powered BMW Sauber F1.09 in the 2009 season.
Background
Development context
Significant changes to the technical regulations were introduced for 2026, affecting both the chassis and engine.
Launch and pre-season testing
On 19 December 2025, Audi completed its inaugural fire up of the car at the team's Hinwil site in Switzerland.[1] Their first shakedown of the R26 took place on 9 January 2026 at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya and it was officially launched on 20 January 2026 at the Kraftwerk in Berlin.[2][3]
References
External links
Media related to the Audi R26 at Wikimedia Commons- Audi official website
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