Audi reveals 2026 F1 livery - but keeps car it's tested hidden

Audi reveals 2026 F1 livery - but keeps car it's tested hidden

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Key Points:

  • Audi unveiled its definitive titanium, red, and black livery for its debut Formula 1 season at a Berlin event, while keeping the actual 2026 car design under wraps despite completing a shakedown in Barcelona.
  • The Audi R26 car will be revealed during the first pre-season test in Barcelona next week, which will be held behind closed doors.
  • Audi announced its "Mission 2030" goal to win the Formula 1 championship by 2030, emphasizing a structured and realistic plan to ascend from challenger to champion within five years.
  • Team principal Jonathan Wheatley highlighted the need for humility and a clear strategy, acknowledging the challenge of competing against established teams like Ferrari, Red Bull, and Mercedes.
  • Technical director James Key