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Audi enter next season with the challenge of delivering a competitive engine as debutants. Without any experience in F1, the German manufacturer must learn quickly.

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / December 10

F1: Audi pleased with progress on 2026 engine reliability

Audi will make their F1 debut next season, a challenge that is heightened as they introduced their own power unit. On paper, the German brand has a lot of ground to make up if they are to compete with the more experienced manufacturers.

Formula One News / Motorsport / November 13

Mattia Binotto: Drivers are starting to enjoy F1's biggest 2026 rule changes

Audi Formula 1 chief says his drivers are coming around to 2026's massive rule changes following early criticism Audi Formula 1 chief Mattia Binotto thinks drivers are now starting to enjoy 2026's huge regulations changes and believes the new cars will be able to deliver a good show.

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / September 15

How Binotto is quietly strengthening Audi ahead of F1 2026

Since the 2026 regulations were announced, a series of common narratives have already emerged. Perhaps the most consistent is that Mercedes, renowned for their engine department, are expected to have the best power unit.

Formula One News / Motorsport / September 8

Who slept best last night: Mattia Binotto

Gabriel Bortoleto once again delivered for Sauber, finishing eighth at Monza – and strengthening belief inside the team that he’s a future superstar With a year’s distance it does look like a total no-brainer, so it’s even difficult to imagine Mattia Binotto could’ve overlooked Gabriel Bortoleto in favour of anyone else through his binoculars.

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / May 26

Mattia Binotto: Audi anticipate engine deficit in 2026

In what has already been an eventful F1 season, one of the teams who have received the least coverage is Sauber. The Swiss team, who will officially become Audi in 2026, sit at 10th in the standings – with Nico Hulkenberg’s P7 in Australia still their only points from 2025 so far.

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / January 6

Why Sauber’s Las Vegas updates give them hope for 2025

For all the resources going into Sauber’s 2026 Audi F1 transition, the last two years have been underwhelming for the Hinwil outfit. The C44 was easily the slowest car across last season.

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / January 1

Why Audi have a mountain to climb ahead of 2026

Audi will be one of several big changes to the F1 grid in 2026. Their presence as an engine manufacturer adds another variable for rivals and fans alike to consider.

Formula One News / FirstSportz / December 21, 2024

Mattia Binotto gives stern reality check to Audi’s ‘frozen’ F1 project

Audi was unhappy with the state of its soon-to-be F1 team Sauber under the leadership of Andreas Seidl. This led to the German giant conducting a mass exodus of the project’s leadership.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / December 20, 2024

Mattia Binotto Reveals Sauber F1 Team's 'Mindset Of Survival' Ahead Of Audi Takeover

Sauber F1 team CEO and CTO Mattia Binotto has opened up on the state of affairs in the team after taking over the role this season following the Formula 1 summer break.

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / November 29, 2024

F1 News: Audi expected to have the worst engine in 2026

The announcement of General Motors (who want to have their own engines by 2028) confirms the arrival of another engine manufacturer to F1. Audi are the other big team preparing for their debut – although the German brand has its concerns ahead of 2026.

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / November 8, 2024

Binotto reveals Audi perspective on Gabriel Bortoleto contract

For many teams, next year will be a transitional phase before new regulations arrive. This is especially true for Sauber, who will become Audi F1 team and enter as an engine manufacturer in 2026.

Formula One News / FirstSportz / November 7, 2024

Audi F1 boss Mattia Binotto hits back at Toto Wolff for not snubbing Mick Schumacher for Kimi Antonelli

German manufacturer Audi is set to make an entry in F1 from 2026. They’ll be taking over the existing Sauber team and former Haas driver Mick Schumacher was highly linked to drive for the German outfit.

Formula One News / ESPN / October 23, 2024

Sauber to decide 2025 drivers by November

Sauber hope to have next season's driver line-up sorted by mid-November but that looks like one of the easier challenges facing new boss Mattia Binotto at what will become the Audi works Formula One team from 2026.

Formula One News / Racing Infinity / October 14, 2024

Schumacher 'Definitely' Being Considered For Seat In Audi Says Binotto

Mick Schumacher emerged as one of the contenders for the second seat in Sauber (future Audi) after Mattia Binotto confirmed he has been in contact with the 25-year-old.

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Formula One News / Motorsports on SI / October 14, 2024

Former Ferrari Team Principal Blames Successor For Not 'Revolutionizing' The Team

Former Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto has pointed fingers at his successor, the team's current chief, Fred Vasseur, blaming him for not revolutionizing "a structured and functional organization." Vasseur took over the reins from Binotto at the end of the 2022 Formula 1 season.

Formula One News / FirstSportz / October 14, 2024

Mattia Binotto confesses making $82 billion carmaker win in F1 like ‘climbing Mount Everest’

Mattia Binotto led Ferrari from 2019 to 2022 and failed to amass many impressive results with the team. The Swiss-Italian was ousted from the Italian constructor amidst failing results.

Formula One News / FirstSportz / October 13, 2024

Watch: Carlos Sainz responds to Mattia Binotto’s comments over not wanting to sign Lewis Hamilton for Ferrari

Carlos Sainz faced a disappointing situation after he was ousted from Ferrari to make way for Lewis Hamilton. The Spaniard had to resort to joining Williams in the coming season.

Formula One News / Racing Infinity / October 12, 2024

Hamilton 'Did Well' To Go To Ferrari But Binotto Says He Wouldn't Take Him

Ferrari's former team principal, Mattia Binotto, said he would not have taken Lewis Hamilton to Ferrari if it had been his decision. After the end of the 2024 season, the driver pairing in the Scuderia Ferrari F1 team will change as Lewis Hamilton from Mercedes will replace Carlos Sainz (who will head to Williams).

Formula One News / FirstSportz / October 12, 2024

Ex-Ferrari boss Mattia Binotto hits out at Fred Vasseur for signing Lewis Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton‘s signing with Ferrari is among one of the many sensational stories in Formula 1 this year. The Briton will join the Italian constructor in hopes of taking them back to their former glory days.

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / October 4, 2024

Mattia Binotto: Audi likely to suffer engine deficit in 2026

There is plenty of anticipation for Audi’s 2026 F1 entry as an engine manufacturer. However, Mattia Binotto (appointed as Chief Technical Officer in August) says the team expect to be behind their competitors.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / September 29, 2024

Audi Reveals Positive Milestone With Its 2026 Power Unit Development

Audi F1's new CEO and CTO, Mattia Binotto has revealed that the team has claimed an important milestone in its Formula 1 journey with regard to the development of the 2026 power unit.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / September 9, 2024

Mattia Binotto Speaks Out On Audi Signing - 'Didn't Accept Any Compromises'

Sauber's new CEO and CTO, Mattia Binotto revealed that he responded to Audi's offer in just two days without making compromises. The German automaker will conclude its takeover of the Sauber F1 team by 2026, and Binotto's hiring is the first big step in setting the team's structural foundation.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / September 1, 2024

Mattia Binotto Slams Sauber's Poor Performance - 'Cannot Afford It'

Sauber's new CEO and CTO, Mattia Binotto, has called out the team's underperformance at the Italian Grand Prix at Monza, highlighting the zero points accumulated in the 2024 season thus far.

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / August 19, 2024

Mattia Binotto given 'full responsibility' for Audi project

After spending two years away from the paddock, Mattia Binotto returns to F1 in a key position. The former Ferrari boss must rise to the difficult task of leading Audi’s project.