Sauber says that Audi will have no presence on its rebranded Formula 1 car next year, but insists there is no watering down of its works plans for 2026.

  • bhmnscmm@lemmy.worldOP
    20·
    1 year ago

    “Commercially speaking, it is important to have a big bang in 2026, not to dilute the Audi involvement with the team. So, we will continue as Sauber, based on the heritage of the group.”

    I guess that’s a…reason. Reading between the lines it seems like Audi doesn’t want their name on a backmarker, or, there is some hesitation on their F1 commitment.

    • BlackEco@lemmy.blackeco.comEnglish
      13·
      1 year ago

      I think Audi only want their name on the car if it has their engine in it. Also I’m not sure how much Audi is going to take over Sauber engineering on the chassis side in 2026.

      • JJROKCZ@lemmy.world
        10·
        1 year ago

        I think that’s a fair stance, you don’t want a couple years of shit midfield brand recognition to tarnish your big entry as a manufacturer team