THE Audi Revolut F1 Team has been officially unveiled in Berlin ahead of the 2026 season.

"Today, a lot of pieces of the puzzle are coming together," said Gernot Döllner, CEO of AUDI AG and chairman of the board of management of Audi Motorsport AG, at the team presentation.

"It's impressive to see how the intensive preparation is paying off and the performance of those involved is becoming evident. For the first time, the full power of the project is on display. We are ready and excited to inspire people around the world by taking part in Formula 1."

Audi is set to make its debut at the pinnacle of motorsport in Australia on March 8. The Audi R26 is powered by a drivetrain developed at the Neuburg an der Donau facility and labelled AFR 26 Hybrid. It was fired up in the chassis for the first time shortly before Christmas at the Hinwil site.

On January 9, the team completed its first rollout at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya in Spain as part of a filming day.

Formula 1 is undergoing the biggest upheaval in its history - the racing series will enter its 77th season in 2026 with largely new technical regulations.

The new race cars feature active aerodynamics with front and rear wings that can be adjusted while driving. The previous Drag Reduction System will be replaced by a ‘boost mode,' which delivers maximum additional electric power at the push of a button.

This can be used for overtaking or defending. With up to 470bhp, the electric motor has almost as much power as the1.6-litre V6 turbo engine, which runs on sustainable fuel. Audi is working exclusively with the British company BP in this area.

In addition to the race livery and other partners, team principal, Jonathan Wheatley, and Mattia Binotto, head of Audi F1 Project, also presented the new team clothing and driver overalls in Berlin, which the two Audi drivers Gabriel Bortoleto and Nico Hulkenberg will wear in the 2026 season.

The next major milestone for Audi Revolut F1 Team will be the shakedown of the new generation Formula 1 cars, which will take place behind closed doors at Barcelona from January 26 to 30.

During the official test sessions in Bahrain on February 11-13 and February 18-20, the Audi R26 will complete its final test laps before the first participation of Audi in a Formula 1 Grand Prix.