The Audi R26 is a Formula One car designed and built by Audi to compete in the 2026 Formula One World Championship. It is currently being driven by Nico Hülkenberg and Gabriel Bortoleto, both in their second season with the Hinwil-based team.
The R26 is the first Formula One car built by Audi after its takeover of Sauber and the first Hinwil-built car to utilize non-Ferrari engines since the BMW-powered BMW Sauber F1.09 in the season. It is also the first Hinwil-built Formula One car to utilise Castrol-branded lubricant since the Ford Cosworth-powered Sauber C14 in the season and also the first Formula One car to carry the BP and Castrol logos brands since the Renault-powered Alpine A524 in .
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. The first shakedown of the R26 took place on 9 January 2026 at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya and the car was officially launched on 20 January 2026 at the Kraftwerk in Berlin.
Complete Formula One results YearEntrantPower unitTyresDriver nameGrands PrixPointsAUSCHNJPNMIACANMONBCNAUTGBRBELHUNNEDITAESPAZEBHRSINUSAMXCSAPLVGQATABUAudi Revolut F1 TeamAudi AFR 26 Hybridrowspan="2" *rowspan="2" * Season still in progress.
References
External links
Audi official website