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After years of preparation, the Audi Revolut F1 team today began a new era in the Formula 1 World Championship. At Kraftwerk Berlin (in a former thermal power plant converted into an event space), the team made its world debut. The team's color scheme and visual identity was unveiled for the first time.

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“Today we mark more than a launch. It is the public declaration of a new era for Audi,” explained Gernot Dollner, CEO of AUDI AG and Chairman of the Board of Management of Audi Motorsport AG. “Formula 1 is the most demanding stage in the world of motorsport and we are here not only to compete, but to define the future,” he added.

“Our philosophy is one of absolute, long-term commitment. We know that success in Formula 1 requires perseverance, and the Audi Revolut F1 team is not here to make up numbers, but because we aim to fight for the World Championship until 2030,” Dollner pointed out.

The launch of the Audi Revolut F1 Team is an important moment ahead of a season of changes that promises to be huge for the sport. A decade ago, Revolut was a new player on the market, coming with the ambition to challenge established giants in the financial world. Currently, we have just passed 70 million customers globally and we are excited to embark on this journey with the team and bring our momentum to the launch

Antoine Le Nel, Marketing Director at Revolut

Revealing the full visual identity of the team

At the heart of the launch was the unveiling of the team's full visual identity.

“The definitive racing color scheme of the R26 single-seater in its inaugural season is the expression of Audi's new design philosophy: clear, technical, intelligent and emotional”the company announces.

“The car presents a design that expresses technical elegance through its signature titanium finish, in contrast to the carbon fiber that signifies raw performance. These elements are punctuated by vibrant Red Lava color accents and the iconic Audi rings, a symbol reserved exclusively for the Formula 1 project,” they added.

At today's event, the team also unveiled its range of custom race and team apparel, designed and developed in collaboration with official partner adidas.

The kit extends the team's visual identity from chassis to crew, reflecting the same design principles of clarity and technical precision and ensuring a unified and striking presence both on and off the track.

The collection will launch globally on February 19, 2026.

What did the two drivers of the Formula 1 team say?

• Nico Hulkenberg: “What I feel here today is a deep seriousness, an incredible energy that sets this team apart. We are a real working team with a clear, long-term vision, backed by huge resources and world-class expertise. For a driver, the proposition to be with Audi at the very beginning of its journey is hugely exciting. We have the chance to build something special together and I look forward to putting this car on the track in Melbourne.”
• Gabriel Bortoleto: “You grow up hearing about Audi's dominance in Le Mans and rallying, and to now be chosen to carry this legacy into Formula 1 is an incredible honor. This is the opportunity of a lifetime. I feel the weight of the responsibility, but more than that, I feel an incredible motivation to learn, perform and grow with this team. I am ready to give everything I have to help write this great chapter for the Audi Revolut F1 Team”

What were the stages of the launch of the Audi Revolut F1

• August 2022: Audi officially announced its entry into the FIA ​​Formula 1 World Championship, timed under the new regulations for 2026.
• Ongoing from 2022: Development of the Audi power unit by Audi Formula Racing GmbH at the Motorsport Competence Center in Neuburg, Germany.
• Early 2025: Audi has fully acquired the Sauber group.
• 2025: Key partnerships signed including title partner Revolut, apparel partner adidas and technical partners bp and Castrol.