What Audi's major change of plan means for its 2026 F1 entry
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Күн бұрынAudi’s made a big decision for its 2026 F1 entry that will be critical for sparking life into the underperforming team it is taking over.
After persistent speculation that Audi’s commitment to its first ever works F1 programme is wavering, the German manufacturer has now proved the opposite is true.
Audi’s going all-in, buying 100% of Sauber in what it calls a bid to “accelerate the preparations” for 2026.
This a victory for Sauber CEO and new Audi F1 team CEO Andreas Seidl, who has been pushing for more support from Audi, sooner, to make the changes he believes are necessary to achieve its goals from 2026 onwards.
It should also finally put an end to the claims that various high-profile departures from Audi and its parent Volkswagen Group could derail the project entirely.
0:00 Intro
1:40 Change of plan
3:58 Who's running what
6:51 Why this is necessary
8:43 Drivers in sight
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@Windrunner11 2 ай бұрын
7:56 the sauber people turning around in sync looked like something out of a sitcom intro
@ManWithSum 2 ай бұрын
Haha agreed
@Lastname6955 2 ай бұрын
They are a bit of a comedy club tbf
@Ribeirasacra 2 ай бұрын
Behind you!
@purwantiallan5089 2 ай бұрын
@@Lastname6955Alonso in 2026 probably gonna have a new teammate at AMRF1, with either Dennis Hauger or Jehan Daruvala.
@Lastname6955 2 ай бұрын
@purwantiallan5089 don't think we're seeing either of those guys in F1 unfortunately, Jehan is already in Formula E
@briancorrell 2 ай бұрын
lol a "100% STAKE in Sauber" i chuckled at that pun
@spotontheroad1 2 ай бұрын
Audi has an enviable record in every category it has entered. I hope this continues in F1 and if the driver line up were to be Carlos Sainz' and Niko Hulkenburg it would be a very strong team.
@svenhodaka9145 2 ай бұрын
Yup, DAKAR 2024 just entered the chat.😉
@baronvandedem3997 2 ай бұрын
Nico should just retire, he's overrated AF!
@kutlutortop4245 2 ай бұрын
@@baronvandedem3997 the guy that can get points and challenge factory backed teams in a Haas earns every bit of my respect
@ToTheGAMES 2 ай бұрын
@@baronvandedem3997I actually think you're not giving him enough credit tbh. He's done some amazing runs. And usually ends up in points too.
@smoketinytom 2 ай бұрын
Reckon Audi might even recommit to some German Drivers. If they’re willing to risk it, they might take on Mick S or even lure a “retired” driver back to get some knowledge imparted.
@sanmarinyo 2 ай бұрын
I want Audi and I want to see Carlos Sainz in that beautiful Audi racing suit!
@Lastname6955 2 ай бұрын
Will be painful to see him in those disgusting Stake colours for a year though - hopefully it'll be worth it
@Klipik12 2 ай бұрын
Just go watch Dakar, a different Carlos sainz already wears them 😛
@AlvaroQN98 2 ай бұрын
I would be so sad if he goes to Sauber after standing on Leclerc's level for months
@TheAdnanmajor 2 ай бұрын
I have a feeling Redbull will give Perez's seat to Sainz. Daniel is an under-performer and, in my opinion has no chance of getting that seat if Tsunoda keeps beating him.
@askeladden450 2 ай бұрын
@@AlvaroQN98he wasnt anywhere near leclercs level, that why they got rid of him. 2023 proved that, where the car was centred entirely aound carlos, yet he still lost to charles despite charles being much more unlucky as well.
@Klipik12 2 ай бұрын
Between RB, Merc, Ferrari, and now McLaren, Aston, and Audi, someone's "top team" goals are not going to pan out.
@01AceAlpha 2 ай бұрын
Yeah Alpine.
@efraimgarcia7876 2 ай бұрын
I could not help but notice you didn't even bother to mention Alpine.
@Lora_Beolab 2 ай бұрын
you mean red bull not RB right?
@Dragonpuncher123 2 ай бұрын
Audi will take years to actually get good.
@sirmounted8499 2 ай бұрын
@@Lora_BeolabRed Bull is RB, what you're thinking of is probably visa cashmoneybrappfrfrnocap rb F1 team which should not be called RB
@kaekayyy2554 2 ай бұрын
2:45 we saw what you did there m8....you aint slick.
@purwantiallan5089 2 ай бұрын
Well the 2026 Driver Transfer could be very interesting.
@staszewaM 2 ай бұрын
@@purwantiallan5089 Idk if you you got it, but he means 'to take 100% STAKE in Sauber' while showing a picture with the STAKE logo written on it.
@Willbrse 2 ай бұрын
I always thought this Audi plan was strange. You need to get a team and structure that can build a good chassis and you can do that now, so why wait and have to do both in 2026? It's 2024, that team should be building everything minus ICE, hybrid and maybe gearbox in house already. I'm glad they decided to go faster on this.
@kingofcars369 2 ай бұрын
I think they are waiting for the Regs change... I'm pretty sure they're an engine manufacturer, so no point designing an engine for 24 and 25, and making a new one for 26
@Ariespradana13 2 ай бұрын
@@kingofcars369 make sense
@Willbrse 2 ай бұрын
@@kingofcars369 Read again, I'm talking about *chassis* and *team structure*, not engines. They need and must improve that *now*. Waiting to do that can cause huge issues as you'll never know what part of your car needs more improvement as the whole thing would be too new to them. Waiting to start doing both in 2026 could easily turn them into a new Alpine.
@kingofcars369 2 ай бұрын
there IS chassis changes for 2026. So rn I guess they are just wiping out some issues within the team... Actual development for the car will come for 2026
@Willbrse 2 ай бұрын
@@kingofcars369 *sigh* yeah man, everyone knows there are rule changes in 2026. But a team that can build a chassis can do it under all regulations. The same teams are in top 3 there. You must get that right as soon as possible if you can do it. So you have less to worry about. Starting to build an engine in 2026 while your team doesn't even have what it takes to build 100% of the car in good conditions is a terrible idea. Is that clear now??? What the hell...
@baturaykumbaroglu6066 2 ай бұрын
2:45 cheeky ;)
@purwantiallan5089 2 ай бұрын
The livery of Audi Sport F1 Team is like the MyTeam livery in F1 23 PS5.
@contemptkustoms3495 2 ай бұрын
Anyone else notice that Audi's Oliver Hoffmann is The Race reporter Scott in disguise?
@predatoranky03 2 ай бұрын
I thought I was the only thinking about it!! 😝😝😝
@brzk_ 2 ай бұрын
6:36 as a german, this speaks to me on a fundamental level
@procatprocat9647 2 ай бұрын
Unlucky.
@adamwright3664 2 ай бұрын
Please keep that livery Audi!
@purwantiallan5089 2 ай бұрын
Yep. If its already an amazing livery, dont broke it.
@Koyomimatic 2 ай бұрын
The real livery will come together once sponsors come into play
@rubenmacavei 2 ай бұрын
The green one is just horrible
@foryousten 2 ай бұрын
This livery is already iconic before the car has touched the racetrack,
@thebigmacmoomin 2 ай бұрын
Agree but the team’s sponsors will have to be placed on the car first , before any design.
@Eeraz 2 ай бұрын
Whoever came up with that Official Joke deserves a Bonus. Really made me chuckle.
@rodrigomolinsky 2 ай бұрын
Can I make a suggestion? I have a sight problem and, when I'm relaxed watching your videos, I try to rest my eyes and remove my glasses. But every time a topic starts (which I notice when the video goes a few seconds silent), I have to go back to try to read what will be covered. Could you speak out loud the title of each chapter? It would be great to keep the flow of the video for me.
@Machensachen57 2 ай бұрын
I was close to cover up my Rings on my car, if they would pull out. But now I polisch them🔥
@TB-dj8kl 2 ай бұрын
I bet they will try to introduce all wheel drive in f1 lol
@cliveargyle5237 2 ай бұрын
Diesel!
@ironspider6851 2 ай бұрын
@@RefreshingCanOfCoke the FIA does not allow all wheel drive in F1. that's why all wheel drive does not exist in F1.
@learnbytrying 2 ай бұрын
@@ironspider6851you must be fun at parties
@svenhodaka9145 2 ай бұрын
Introducing AWD in F1 is an excellent idea. It’s obvious in real world driving AWD provides improved performance and safety. It was proven in WRC by Audi in the 1980s and is relevant to everyday vehicles.
@ananastudio 2 ай бұрын
@@RefreshingCanOfCoke Sadly, F1 as whole doesn't like innovation because it creates dominance. So they make the regulations as restrictive as possible and implement a budget cap to stiffle innovation which then creates dominance.
@bohdankontsur6644 2 ай бұрын
Officially OFFICIALLY the best The Race joke of 2024 😆
@thesamaffliction1572 2 ай бұрын
Sainz makes the most sense for a big name driver in the Audi, GP winner, ex Ferrari driver and more importantly Audi partnerships with his dad making the relationship with the engine site easy as Carlos sr is there often for Dakar etc
@IanJBarker 2 ай бұрын
LOVED the editing in this one!
@robwr737 2 ай бұрын
I loved when Audi dominated Petit Lemans here in the USA when i was younger and able to go to Road Atlanta. And if i ever won the lottery, the Audi R8 is the car i want, i really hope they do well... that freakin car is gorgeous!❤
@Ni1996Ki 2 ай бұрын
As a german i would like to see Hülkenberg in Audi. And I would like to see Tramnitz in F2 next year as an Audi Junior
@LathropLdST 2 ай бұрын
😂 tell me you are joking. Hulk being COMPETITIVE. WIND BEING STILL.
@danbradley7176 2 ай бұрын
Love the idea of Hulkenberg on the podium
@purwantiallan5089 2 ай бұрын
@@danbradley7176put Tatiana Calderon alongside Hulk at Audi.
@Ni1996Ki 2 ай бұрын
@@LathropLdST i don't care if they are competitive. But as a geman i want a german in a german car and a german in the academy. They already have Schreiner in the F1 Academy
@ToyotaCorolla-qs7ml 2 ай бұрын
@@LathropLdSThe is a fantastic driver
@williamford9564 2 ай бұрын
It came down to the existing owner not willing to put more money in and Audi realizing that with the potential spending advantage they have going forward, outlined at 3:24:, they had to take over so this money could be used.
@sh-spectrum409 2 ай бұрын
I think Theo Pourchaire is a good shout for a seat but now it’s a discussion of whether or not Carlos or Nico gets the other seat.(This is also taking into consideration that if Sainz even wants to be with Audi next season)
@gedhoughton9523 2 ай бұрын
My team. I love the way they’ve worked, gentle on tyres and love weight reduction and good distribution but this year, not enough downforce to push the tyres up to temperature.
@orangesonicc 2 ай бұрын
Ocon?? I wouldn’t get him He causes too many troubles
@SFledz 2 ай бұрын
10 second penalty
@chaos2mymind489 2 ай бұрын
He’s overrated. As much as I love Danny ric as a person he needs to go too.
@ChiIIi... 2 ай бұрын
And a horrible teammate, honestly they'll probably even be better of taking Lawson
@ToTheGAMES 2 ай бұрын
@@chaos2mymind489Yeah if Ricciardo doesn't improve soon, his friendly face won't save him any longer. Tsunoda drives circles around him. Even Lawson did better compared. Sad to see, I love the guy.
@charleskarkous3197 2 ай бұрын
How about the Sauber academy's juniors like Pourchaire and Maloney if one of them wins the championship he is currently competing in?
@armadillolover99 2 ай бұрын
I’m confused by the last couple minutes of this video, why absolutely no mention of Sauber junior and current reserve Theo Pourchaire who is very clearly lined up for a seat at the team soon?
@eduardoazeredo6250 2 ай бұрын
At this point Maloney looks a far more interesting option
@rumhell 2 ай бұрын
2:45 I see what you did there 😂
@Meklerens 2 ай бұрын
Audi doing this step is a step to make a strong base for a successful team.
@dannyarcher6370 2 ай бұрын
I finally have a team to support. Always been a big VW and Audi lover.
@51madmitch 2 ай бұрын
I wonder exactly how good Seidl is, didn’t exactly set McLaren alight all the time he was there, the new guy found many things wrong and changed a lot of things behind the scenes, and look how well and quickly they improved from Austria onwards.
@N1NJAKIDD 2 ай бұрын
I thought the same as well. Is he really all that?
@Andev0345 2 ай бұрын
Seidl is great. He took McLaren from a backmarker team to 3rd in the constructors championship. In doing so he also laid the foundations for Stella to take the team further. Seidl’s importance to audi cannot be underestimated.
@harry4454 2 ай бұрын
@@N1NJAKIDDyes he is
@y_fam_goeglyd 2 ай бұрын
It wasn't just him making decisions. Pre-cost cap, his hands would have been tied by the various shareholders. And trying to get top people to leave top teams to join a backmarker was not going to be an easy task. Obviously we don't know exactly what went on behind the scenes, but I doubt Audi would have been so keen on him if they had any doubts.
@51madmitch 2 ай бұрын
@@Andev0345 lol not exactly back markers, 2019 4th, 2020-3rd, 2021-4th, 2022-5th, 2023-4th, as I said not exactly setting the team alight, one good year without improving not that a good track record, I’m a Lando fan who did most of the point scoring after a useless Ricardo was a flop in the same car that his first year was with new Mercedes power and rear end, Lando had to learn at the same time as an ex GP winner.
@will4may175 2 ай бұрын
Ocon is a bad choice, doesn't matter if he's good in the car or not he's not a team player, regularly causing trouble with the other driver. Albon is a great choice, Hulk also a decent shout with vast experience though not in winning races but he is good.
@paperplane-db8qf 2 ай бұрын
Alonso fans still salty Ocon beat him. 😂
@oonmm 2 ай бұрын
@@paperplane-db8qf Alonso never lost to a team mate, unless the team tampered with his car and/or tuned down his engine.
@will4may175 2 ай бұрын
@@paperplane-db8qf aye, it was same with Russell Vs Kubica in Williams, Kubica mouthing off about how garbage the car is, he did most of the damage caused to parts, yet, he was the one that scored a point after all the work Russell did. It's Ocons atttude towards team mates and other drivers that wrecks the teams progress, and they desperately need it, canot develope when drivers are fighting not working together, and Ocon is the only consistent thing in that going backward team.
@paperplane-db8qf 2 ай бұрын
@@oonmm lol. Alonso lost to Tarso Marquez because he made an error in their most competitive race. Alonso lost to Trulli in 2004 even though he was the clear favorite driver and Trulli was fired for beating Alonso. Alonso lost to rookie Hamilton even with no reliability issues when Hamilton had a gearbox issue in Brazil. He also had team orders gift him a win in Monaco. Alonso lost to Button in 2015 fairly. Alonso lost to Ocon in 2022 because of reliability issues yes, but he only Won in 2021 because Ocon had reliability issues. So it’s the same. “Alonso has never lost to his teammate unless the team tampered with him” 🤣 Alonso fans are so delusional
@paperplane-db8qf 2 ай бұрын
@@will4may175 Alpines struggles are with its management and engines. Nothing to do with Ocon. Ocon’s attitude is fine. Alonso fanboys just don’t like that Ocon wasn’t a doormat like Massa and raced him.
@sydclark5581 2 ай бұрын
That was excellent 👍
@edoardocasagrande4339 2 ай бұрын
andreas knows his shit
@Falkirion 2 ай бұрын
I just want to see Sauber be competitive. Team deserves some success and hopefully with the switch to being a works team that will happen. Driver wise I see them wanting at least one German in there so Hulk is a good bet, second seat is more up in the air for me
@Jimmy_Moon 2 ай бұрын
Will they have a base at "Motorsport Valley"? Do you think it's important to have a work space here to make it easier for staff to switch teams whilst not uprooting their families.
@benn8793 2 ай бұрын
The chassis factory will remain in Switzerland at Sauber. Audi is currently investing a lot of money in the infrastructure there. The engine will be built at Audi in Germany. Why would they build a factory in England?
@GoOregonDucks 2 ай бұрын
I am personally so excited to see Audi on the grid and their livery looks amazing (obviously there will be sponsors but STILL)
@AustinAlex 2 ай бұрын
I can't wait for the great German rivalry between Mercedes and Audi play out now in F1
@rijulgupta1597 2 ай бұрын
I really hope Audi can build a competitive car and take the fight to the big 3 teams. Should be exciting.
@custombuildliving 2 ай бұрын
They will have the budget and there engine will be a success
@IRIS.3111 2 ай бұрын
Sainz joining Redbull would be amazing
@grahamlongley8298 2 ай бұрын
Why "Amazing"? he is a good driver but not " exceptional"
@DisamerdScroll 2 ай бұрын
@@grahamlongley8298 He is one of the best on the current grid and probably the best one available, him or Alonso Would also be kinda funny considering the older Toro Rosso days where he was also Max's teammate, so kinda of a return to older days literally a decade ago Edit: and to add to this, something Carlos has that Alonso doesn't have is his dad on the paddock, Carlos Sr and Jos salt on the paddock would be fun to watch as well lol
@ProfessorJohnny69 2 ай бұрын
@@grahamlongley8298 That's exactly what Red Bull would want if Verstappen is still there.
@KKSky369 2 ай бұрын
@@DisamerdScroll Rightly said
@ISirSmoke 2 ай бұрын
alonso would be even more amazing
@austinchristner3885 2 ай бұрын
Personally I think it would be interesting seeing Carlos Sainz answer Liam Lawson at Audi seeing as Liam isn’t getting in the car even after his performance last year.
@noduj 2 ай бұрын
1:55 The audi formula 1 location is in Neuburg near Ingolstadt, north of Munich, the location on your map is wrong.
@Oni1975 2 ай бұрын
This year's silly season should be entertaining, indeed. I'm very curious who gets the drive at Audi after so much speculation.
@AlterEgoRacing 2 ай бұрын
Very exciting news however it meant going away from GT3. The R8LMS GT3 is a fantastic car (I know, I race one…)
@omargraham8591 2 ай бұрын
How do the cap ex periods overlap. It reset before the previous period ends. Im confused.
@ivaneurope 2 ай бұрын
It's kinda sad that the academy drivers are being overlooked - Theo Pourchaire had won the 2023 F2 championship, but had to move to Japan to race in the Super Formula and if he impresses there enough, it will be impossible for Sauber and crucially Audi to ignore. Sure, he's no Verstappen, Leclerc or Russell, but he's still young and Audi could have a driver set for years to come. And I'd prefer him over Hülkenberg, who will be near his 40's when Audi becomes a full fledged works team. The 2024 F2 championship on the other hand had created a new set of issues for Sauber/Audi as the Junior Academy of Sauber had signed two Red Bull Academy castaways - Zane Maloney and Enzo Fittipladi. Maloney, driving in his second season with Carlin, had won the opening 2 races in Bahrain and is currently leading the championship over the other Sauber Academy driver Fittipaldi. If either of the two wins the championship they can stamp their claim for a Sauber F1 seat for 2025 and beyond when the metamorphorsis into Audi F1 is completed.
@cod4razorgt398 2 ай бұрын
1:55 where are you showing the audi-team? why in frankfurt?! they are located way more south, is that intention?
@timmanto1022 2 ай бұрын
I think Audi will try & coach someone for their #1 seat. I think Audi attempts to get Piasteri on a transfer with Pourchaire as the #2.
@Uranswer-yu5kp 2 ай бұрын
I think Audi will be a contender, and one that drivers will want to join. But it’s going to take a few years. With that said I’m excited to see what they can bring to F1. They are a proven championship winning team.
@51madmitch 2 ай бұрын
Bottas is way ahead of his team mate, he’s a 10 times GP winner !!! With 67 podiums and beat 7 times WDC Hamilton at his best, use to working with the top works team, and is a very quick able driver, surely what Audi wants the first few years at least.
@ClassicFormulaOne1 2 ай бұрын
Bottas dissapoints massively at Sauber.
@KuchingKingVideoGamer 2 ай бұрын
Bottas isn't that great anymore
@51madmitch 2 ай бұрын
@@KuchingKingVideoGamer he is, the car isn’t like so often in F1 these days.
@Gh0sTDriVeR-_- 2 ай бұрын
Endlich etwas die F1 ist und nicht Skandal!! Und der König bleib BOSS!!! ❤❤❤ all Goes around well now!!
@bass3657 2 ай бұрын
3 years is just too ambitious
@graham269 2 ай бұрын
Only way to attract the calibre is driver the need to get those wins.
@whassupg89 2 ай бұрын
Been a bit worried that Audi don’t realise how big the mountain will be with Sauber so hopefully this is a sign they get it now
@Barcodez5555 2 ай бұрын
duesmann, is a fire name....
@tHebUm18 2 ай бұрын
Can't imagine any team wanting to pick up Ocon. Between clearly not being a top tier driver and the way he never gets on with any teammate, he's a huge liability that seems lucky to stay on the grid. No point having a driver with the ability of a 2nd driver, but mentality that he should always be treated as the main driver unless you're teaming him with rookies.
@ralphhathaway-coley5460 2 ай бұрын
First time Audi F1 involvement ........ but only if you completely ignore Auto Union which became Audi (which used the an initial design by Dr. Ferdinand Porsche).
@TassieLorenzo 2 ай бұрын
/pedant That was the European Grand Prix championship not Formula One. I consider them the same championship since most of the events are the same (Monaco GP, Italian GP, French GP etc), but officially the world championship to Formula One rules (or Formula Two at times) starts in 1950 only. 🤔
@edwnas 2 ай бұрын
F1 started in 1950. Everything prior that was European Championship.
@m_cabral 2 ай бұрын
As someone who works for a German company (remotely from the Anglosphere), the Oooofficial commentary had me laughing. My work runs the same way and it is wild to experience. Everyone knows what’s going to happen months before it’s confirmed so we just start operating that way and look like geniuses when upper management looks for compliance with the “new” decision.
@purwantiallan5089 2 ай бұрын
I am looking forward to see Oliver Bearman and Carlos Sainz Jr. in Audi Sport F1 Team!
@maviana3794 2 ай бұрын
Ollie is either going to Ferrari or Haas
@robooooooooo 2 ай бұрын
@@maviana3794 ferrari won’t be possible atm due to hamilton’s move and ferrari aren’t gonna get rid of charles, i think bearman will go to haas for 2 years and then if he proves himself worthy he’ll get the ferrari seat most likely replacing hamilton.
@Nelykl27 2 ай бұрын
What does this mean for say Theo Pourchair, sauber academy f2 champ, where does he fall into this driver market conversation?
@Gamachy 2 ай бұрын
Okay, Audi, you've earned my respect, unlike Porsche, who's still revving in the wrong lane.
@Tim_3100 2 ай бұрын
Curious move but if it works it works
@DickyBobby 2 ай бұрын
I don’t see how Nico would make a bigger impact than Bottas or Carlos.
@TheUmbrex 2 ай бұрын
alternative headline: F1 media creates drama where nothing is found and generates more content
@seanalexander1984 2 ай бұрын
Uhhhh! Oliver Hoffman looks like Will Riker with glasses, lol😂😂
@mblack1448 2 ай бұрын
no backround music?
@AndzejsDar 2 ай бұрын
To hell with these old drivers, teams need to look at new drivers from F2. We all saw Bearman perform.! New grid, with new guys. Lewis, Alonso, Hulk, Mag, Checho, all need to be changed. And we will have fun and actually watchable races. Thank you!
@Elephanthajsnen 2 ай бұрын
Hype it up
@sejhnly 2 ай бұрын
I’m very curious about Bottas tbh. If Audi comes in, and creates a fast car, how would Bottas perform? We know he is good and consistent enough to almost always be on the podium providing the car is good enough. Yes, he won’t be a number one driver, but he could be a really consistent and experienced number 2, that is more than capable of picking up the pieces.
@stefangrubesic2708 2 ай бұрын
As for the driver pairing Sainz seems as the most obvious choice as he already worked with Seidl and his father is racing with Audi in Dakar, then again it would be hard to decline an offer from someone like Red Bull if a spot opens up and he's got to F1 with their junior program as well It's hard to see Audi failing to be a frequent point scorer and a podium contender given their success in other motorsports but then again there's always stories of Jaguar, Honda etc in the 2000s so nothing is a given, who knows maybe with enough time to get ready for the 2026 engine regulations changes and the rumours that it will turn F1 once again into an engine motorsport such as it was with the 2014 changes maybe Audi pulls a Mercedes kind of end of the stick and straight up dominates
@CT37BN 2 ай бұрын
2026 will all be new car dimensions, new aero, new rules so I think Audi won't miss out since everyone will be on the same playing field in figuring out the best possible ways to bend those new rules. I won't rule out Audi in being quickly competitive halfway in 2026 since they have a knack of being so in every racing category they enter - WRC, LeMans, DTM, Pikes Peak, Super Touring etc.
@nonamerider4953 2 ай бұрын
you forgott something for the Driver Sainz for Audi....the Name Sainz and Audi are longer together then the words Hamilton and F1 Champion, the connection between Sainz and Audi has and big bonus through his dad and i`m pretty sure he will take the risk just to burn his name into history becoming the next sainz that won with Audi an championship
@valentinmoeller 2 ай бұрын
Hülkenberg and Schuhmacher as an all German team? Would be nice PR.
@johndawhale3197 6 күн бұрын
Sebastian Vettel was the rumor.
@CattoRayTube 2 ай бұрын
10:50 gee, Sainz is gonna be busy in 2026!
@purwantiallan5089 2 ай бұрын
Not only Sainz. Kasumi Nakasu, Keke Tang, Lando Norris, and Perez also.
@bertram-raven 2 ай бұрын
The Race has to take responsibility for its own part in the dissemination and promotion of misinformation around Audi F1.
@massluca0078 2 ай бұрын
Sainz + Abon seems dangerous... for their rivals lmfao. two of the most consistant drivers on the grid in the same team
@SiegfriedDerDrachentoter 2 ай бұрын
2:46 good joke there
@fist003 2 ай бұрын
it's punny
@setitureay1806 2 ай бұрын
9:30 huh? Did i miss something or does alex albon not have a podium finish to his name?
@MiskyWisky 2 ай бұрын
He got two podiums in 2020
@setitureay1806 2 ай бұрын
@@MiskyWisky oh damn. Didn't know that. I was fully convinced that he only had 2 podium opportunities taken away from him when he battled lewis
@collieman 2 ай бұрын
Aston martin: TBC, TBC - the RACE has officially lost the plot
@hueanao 2 ай бұрын
True. I'd be more shocked seeing Lance out than seeing Lewis in a Ferrari tbh.
@nordvestgaming1238 2 ай бұрын
Yea but since nothing is *officially* confirmed that is technically correct, even if everyone knows Lance is going to be one the drivers for as long as he is interested in being one.
@darrenmaharaj 2 ай бұрын
That scene @8:00 where alll the guys turn at the same time in there black with green striped jackets, should be memed.
@fist003 2 ай бұрын
just add the Office theme
@groundedgaming 2 ай бұрын
You and the boys when Lewis announced moving to Ferrari
@keithherbert1980 2 ай бұрын
I think sainz would be a great fit he deserves a shot at being the number one diver on a team. Ferraris refusal to see Leclair might not be the driver that they hoped he would be is hurting the team and sainz.
@shadywhisper8455 2 ай бұрын
Just curious, but why isn't a driver contract with any of the promising rookies sitting on the sidelines an option? We've had Piastri, Lawson, and Bearman perform impressively well in their debut rookie drives, with 2 or 3 more fast and hyped rookies sitting on the sidelines. I respect the current drivers and believe they're all extremely talented (at one point) to prove their worth, but F1 should always be a fierce revolving door for drivers fighting for the top. It's growing stale
@pauls5745 2 ай бұрын
Haha I was thinking there's no way Audi will have that much paint.
@metsavage1126 2 ай бұрын
Don’t know what all the hype is in two years Formula One gonna implode with all this drama going on it’s not gonna be around any much longer
@z33_jay_ 2 ай бұрын
Imagine if Vettel & Rosberg came back to drive for Audi. All German lineup 😃
@charlesdarwin7253 2 ай бұрын
They should call themselves Audit Sport because I guarantee they see cost-cap related controversy in their first 2 years.
@jeffkozma 2 ай бұрын
9:37 Funny that Lance Stroll isn't listed.
@josephandreuccetti7270 2 ай бұрын
Are we getting merch? From audi finally
@MMM-hn2ul 2 ай бұрын
Alonso and carlos same team in audi 😎
@Dr.Bob85 2 ай бұрын
“Handling everything according to the company governance” instantly reminds me of the exact thing that was in the way of Toyota’s success in F1.. slow decision making by more and more people far remote from the actual team. We all know what thad lead to!
@tomstevens7452 2 ай бұрын
Sainz and Hulkenberg will be who i expect. a German and race winner
@bubandit06 Ай бұрын
I know the livery will chage for 2026, but is that a 2025 spec car by any chance?
@almamun-tn1ho 2 ай бұрын
remember BMW ??? i still have doubts about Hinwil factory and sauber experties. everyone (even VCARB) is going to UK.
@edwnas 2 ай бұрын
U literally forgot Théo Pourchaire... Sauber academy driver and now reserve driver, most importantly F2 champion.
@josepbenet3694 2 ай бұрын
He must go to Alpine, perhaps will have a new opportunity.
@groundedgaming 2 ай бұрын
"I understand that, without my knowledge or consent, @@josepbenet3694 has announced that I will be driving for Alpine...
@billhoult3262 2 ай бұрын
I think Sainz will end up at Mercedes, Red Bull, or Aston Martin. He's just the best option for the big teams right now, and Sauber looks like a very risky bet for a driver who's proving himself to be one of the best. I'm predicting an all-new lineup of an experienced driver of Hulkenberg/Ricciardo, and a rookie of Maloney/Pourchaire.
@fz9182 2 ай бұрын
Works team guarantees absolutely nothing if the foundation and infrastructure isn’t there. Just ask Alpine/Renault
@edwnas 2 ай бұрын
They won 2005 and 2006 championships lol. Every team has its ups and downs.
@markphilpottinsidesport 2 ай бұрын
Sainz and Hulkenberg for their respective driving ability, and for their off track marketability. Hulkenberg needs to get into a quick car to show people what he can really do. One of the biggest stars not to have fullfiled his potential not due to him.
@ssmith2832 2 ай бұрын
I want audi to completely dominate this
@seashackf1 2 ай бұрын
1:27 “once again, a lot of noise has emanated from misunderstandings or misrepresentations…” there’s tons of that amongst the F1 media, always has been, The Race included. We got it wrong, but it wasn’t OUR fault…….THEY did things differently than we expected so how could we not misunderstand what was going on. Don’t blame us, blame them.🤦♂️
@nicomackie450 2 ай бұрын
can't wait for a new car in the back of the feild
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