Audi have confirmed their team name and livery launch date for 2026. Image: Audi
The German manufacturer will compete as the Audi Revolut F1 Team when it joins the grid for the new regulations era in 2026, with its race livery set to be revealed on January 20 at an immersive event in the German capital.
The announcement marks a major step in Audi’s long-term project ahead of its debut season, formally bringing together Audi’s works operation with global fintech company Revolut, wich was confirmed as title partner in July 2025.
The newly unveiled team name and logo reflect what Audi describes as a strategic alliance that goes beyond traditional sponsorship,with Revolut integrated into both the team’s fan engagement strategy and its operational infrastructure.
Audi says the Berlin launch will be the first time the Audi Revolut F1 Team presents its full identity to the world. The event will be staged as an exclusive experience on january 20, followed by a public opening on January 21 that will allow fans to take part in the occasion and see the team’s 2026 livery up close.
The livery reveal follows the unveiling of the Audi R26 Concept in November and comes less than 50 days before the opening round of the 2026 F1 season.
Audi said it had positioned the Berlin event as a statement of intent, designed to showcase the brand’s principles of clarity, technical intelligence and emotion as it prepares to enter the championship as a full works team.
As part of the rebrand, Sauber Motorsport AG will be renamed Audi Motorsport AG, while the team’s Technology Center in Bicester will become the Audi Motorsport Technology Centre UK.
the wider Sauber legacy will remain in place through the retention of the Sauber Holding AG and Sauber Technologies AG names.
Audi AG chairman Gernot Dollner described the announcement as another defining moment in the project’s evolution.
“Unveiling the Audi Revolut F1 Team name and logo marks another major milestone on our journey into the pinnacle of motorsport,” Dollner said.
“Both give our ambition a clear identity, reflecting a strong vision and innovative spirit.
“We now look ahead to Berlin in January,where we will officially present this exciting new chapter for the Audi brand to the world.”
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