Closer Look at the Audi Revolut F1 Team Car
Arriving this month.
Summary
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Audi and Revolut will officially unveil their inaugural 2026 Formula 1 challenger during a high-profile global debut in Berlin on January 20
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The launch marks Audi’s transition to a full works team, featuring a “digital-first” livery that integrates Revolut branding across the new R26 chassis
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Veteran Nico Hülkenberg and rookie Gabriel Bortoleto will lead the team as they debut Audi’s first-ever in-house power unit designed for the new 2026 regulations
The countdown to a new era of Formula 1 has officially begun. On January 20, 2026, Audi will take center stage at the historic Funkhaus Berlin to pull the silk off its first-ever factory racing machine: the Audi Revolut F1 Team car. This launch marks a seismic shift in the paddock as the German titan officially transitions from a strategic partner to a full works entrant, having completed its total acquisition of the Sauber Group.
The Berlin event is set to be an immersive brand experience, revealing the final race-ready livery that will adorn the R26 chassis. Following a “Concept” reveal in late 2025 that showcased a striking palette of titanium, carbon black, and “Audi Red,” the January debut will provide the first look at the integrated branding of title partner Revolut. This partnership goes beyond a traditional sponsorship; the global fintech giant is embedding its technology directly into the team’s financial operations and fan-facing platforms, signaling a “digital-first” approach to the sport.
Under the leadership of Mattia Binotto and Team Principal Jonathan Wheatley, the team enters 2026 with a formidable driver lineup: veteran German Nico Hülkenberg and rising Brazilian star Gabriel Bortoleto. With a “Made in Germany” power unit developed in Neuburg and a chassis refined in Hinwil, Switzerland, the Audi Revolut F1 Team joins the grid, looking to redefine the intersection of technical intelligence and racing emotion.
Welcoming the Audi Revolut F1 Team to the grid this year! 👊👀#F1 pic.twitter.com/XZbPSH73Ie
— Formula 1 (@F1) January 1, 2026
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