The R26 represents VW AG's first-ever full works operation in F1—and the first step in a plan to win a championship by 2030.

PARIS, France (AFP) — German manufacturer Audi, which will make its Formula One (F1) debut this season after acquiring the Sauber team, unveiled its first-ever single-seater on Tuesday and declared its ambition to “win championships by 2030”.

The 2026 Formula 1 season will mark Audi ’s very first campaign in the world championship, as the famed German car brand tackles a new challenge. Taking over the established Sauber squad, Audi is coming in with its own engines and an unchanged driver line-up. As the team unveils its new livery on Tuesday in Berlin, let’s see what we can expect.

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