New information on Audi’s entry into F1

( Motorsport-Total. com)– It has actually been clear for weeks, even if it has actually not yet been formally provided, that Porsche will go into Formula 1 as a partner of Red Bull from2026 Now the Formula 1 strategies of the sis brand name Audi, likewise under the umbrella of the Group of Volkswagen, takes a strong shape. Just recently and reports about a mystical character.

The market whispers behind closed doors that Gerhard Berger encouraged Audi to go into Formula 1. The Austrian, the “full-time” DTM employer, is stated to have a definitive function in settlements with future partner group Sauber (presently under agreement sponsorship as Alfa Romeo in Formula 1).

But when asked by Motorsport-Total. com, Berger rejected: “I do not have a Formula 1 consultancy agreement with Audi.” And he firmly insists: “I have no close relationship with Sauber and extremely little interaction. I was not associated with any settlements in between Sauber and Audi.”

Led by CEO Markus Duesmann, Audi at first worked out with McLaren about taking control of a stake in the group. He was fixed up with Berger: “I got in touch with McLaren,” validates the Austrian.

Berger verifies the function of conciliator in between McLaren and Audi

Berger put the royal household from Bahrain, which holds 60 percent of the shares in the McLaren Group through the Mumtalakat state fund, “in contact so that the 2 might talk, due to the fact that McLaren would be a prospect as Audi’s partner in Formula 1.”

Negotiations in between McLaren and Audi eventually stopped working. It is stated that contact consequently existed with Williams (by means of previous Volkswagen WRC employer Jost Capito) and Aston Martin. Absolutely nothing occurred either.

At the start of the noises of Formula 1, Audi is stated to have actually even searched for a collaboration with Red Bull. Group manager Dietrich Mateschitz and bike expert Helmut Marko had the ability to take pleasure in the Porsche version from the start.

The public has actually understood given that the current “Moroccan Leak” that the Red Bull-Porsche offer has actually been provided for a long period of time in its fundamental pillars. The then CEO of Volkswagen Herbert Diess had actually currently stated at the start of May that Porsche’s strategies were “strong”, while those of Audi “were not excessive yet”.

Since then, nevertheless, Audi has actually developed quickly in intra-group racing. A main statement of Sauber’s entry into Formula 1 ought to impend and perhaps currently on the sidelines of next weekend’s Spa-Francorchamps race.

Red Bull and Porsche: What’s taking longer?

At Porsche and Red Bull, nevertheless, the advertisement continues. For a number of weeks, the 2026 engine guidelines, which have actually not yet been chosen, were discussed as the factor for this– just recently likewise by Red Bull Motorsport expert Helmut Marko: the concern is “really easy,” he stated in Hungary in an interview. to ‘Motorsport-Total. com’.

” The choice of the VW board is: If the technical guidelines satisfy the requirements, then they have the authority to get in Formula 1. […] In main terms, nevertheless, these brand-new policies do not yet exist. The FIA president is expected to bring this up in e-mail ballot quickly. That’s when it will formally start.”

The policies have actually likewise been formally embraced because August 16, however there has actually still been no main interaction from Red Bull and Porsche. If brand-new details is understood, then through the antitrust authorities in Morocco, which initially just recently released a brand-new file with more information

It is quicker in Audi. At the end of 2021, Sauber owner Finn Rausing had actually turned down a deal from Michael Andretti to offer the Sauber group for 350 million euros.

Rausing is stated to have actually demanded the continued existence of the Sauber Group in the Hinwil location and to maintain work and likewise required 250 million euros as a contribution to the group to understand that the group remains in safe hands. In the end, that was excessive for Andretti.

Audi’s entry: Claimed to get 75 percent

With Audi, Sauber gets a strong partner who, according to details from ‘Motorsport-Total. com’, wants to pay more than Andretti for a couple of shares (Rausing is to stay on the board as a minority investor). With a dedication to additional establish Sauber as a works group– comparable to the Sauber-BMW constellation in between 2006 and 2009.

Interesting: Today’s Audi CEO Markus Duesmann, who pressed the brand name’s entry into Formula 1 at complete speed, was head of advancement for the BMW Sauber group in between 2007 and 2009 and still understands the Hinwil scenario like the back of his hand.

The strategy consists of continuing to construct the chassis in Hinwil, which is still house to among Formula 1’s most modern-day wind tunnels. The powertrain will be created at Audi’s website in Neuburg and therefore established and produced on German soil. Unlike sis business Porsche, which will establish big parts of the train in the UK.

Berger thinks Audi can be successful in Formula 1. In early spring 2022, the DTM manager stated in an interview: “Audi has an exceptional engine department. If Audi does Formula 1, I think they will make an excellent image. Technically they are great. In DTM they have their engine. for Some drove around others.”

Adam Baker ends up being Audi’s Formula 1 task supervisor

Similar to Porsche, a brand-new business will likewise be developed at Audi for the Formula 1 task. According to details from ‘Motorsport-Total. com’, Adam Baker, whom Audi worked with for a “unique job” at the end of 2021, has actually been selected as handling director. Baker formerly operated at BMW, where he initially fulfilled Duesmann, and at the FIA.

The previous head of sport, Julius Seebach, would likewise be an apparent option for the post, as the CEO of Audi Sport has experience in senior management. Seebach is about to be changed as head of sports and is getting louder Research by ‘Motorsport-Total. com’ to take a brand-new position in Audi’s advancement department.