Audi sets date to unveil 2026 F1 car livery and team identity

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Audi has confirmed that it will reveal its 2026 Formula 1 programme on January 20, giving fans their first full look at the team’s debut livery and official identity.

Entering the sport as Audi Revolut F1 Team, the German manufacturer has paired with banking platform Revolut as title sponsor for its maiden campaign.

The announcement follows a concept livery previewed at a Munich event last month, building anticipation ahead of a full reveal at its Berlin event. The exclusive launch will be followed by a public opening on January 21, allowing fans to be part of the inaugural moment.

A Team Taking Shape

“This announcement gives a name and a face to the incredible work being done by the team,” said Audi’s head of F1, Mattia Binotto.

“The team is taking shape, driven by a culture of precision and relentless ambition. The Berlin launch will be the first moment we stand together as a collective and invite our global fan base to join us ahead of our debut in 2026.”

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While Binotto oversees the overall project, team principal Jonathan Wheatley will manage day-to-day operations, guiding Audi’s push up the F1 ranks with a long-term goal of fighting for championships by 2030.

“Today, our project takes on its official identity,” Wheatley said.

“The Audi Revolut F1 Team name is a symbol of the combined strength of our teams in Germany, UK and Switzerland, together with our partners.

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“It provides a banner under which we all unite as we build towards 2026. This is a crucial milestone that energizes the entire project and makes our long-term ambition tangible for everyone involved.”

The Berlin launch promises to be a key moment for the Audi Revolut F1 Team, signalling the start of a new era for the sport as it prepares to enter Formula 1’s competitive playground in 2026.

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Phillip van Osten

Motor racing was a backdrop from the outset in Phillip van Osten's life. Born in Southern California, Phillip grew up with the sights and sounds of fast cars thanks to his father, Dick van Osten, an editor and writer for Auto Speed and Sport and Motor Trend. Phillip's passion for racing grew even more when his family moved to Europe and he became acquainted with the extraordinary world of Grand Prix racing. He was an early contributor to the monthly French F1i Magazine, often providing a historic or business perspective on Formula 1's affairs. In 2012, he co-authored along with fellow journalist Pierre Van Vliet the English-language adaptation of a limited edition book devoted to the great Belgian driver Jacky Ickx. He also authored "The American Legacy in Formula 1", a book which recounts the trials and tribulations of American drivers in Grand Prix racing. Phillip is also a commentator for Belgian broadcaster Be.TV for the US Indycar series.