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Gabriel Bortoleto will be future Audi F1 driver boxbanner.jpg

Ingolstadt, November 6, 2024 – The driver pairing for Audi’s entry into Formula 1 in 2026 has been set.

Audi says: “Thank you, Mattias Ekström!” boxbanner.jpg

Ingolstadt, September 26, 2024 – 23 years ago, Mattias Ekström competed in the DTM as an Audi factory driver for the first time. Now he is finally saying “Adjö” to the four rings in his native Swedish.

Jonathan Wheatley will be Team Principal of the future Audi F1 factory team boxbanner.jpg

Ingolstadt, August 1, 2024 – Only a few days after the realignment of the management team for the future Audi F1 factory team with the appointment of Mattia Binotto, the next step has now been taken.

Mattia Binotto takes over a leadership position for Audi in Formula 1 boxbanner.jpg

Ingolstadt, July 23, 2024 – Preparations for entering the highest class of motorsports are going full speed ahead at Audi.

Headline Audi and bp team up with strategic partnership for Formula 1 boxbanner.jpg

Neuburg a. d. Donau/Hinwil, July 15, 2024 – Audi and bp are joining forces in an extensive new strategic partnership in Formula 1.

1-2 victory for Audi customer teams at 12h Misano boxbanner.jpg

Neuburg a. d. Donau, July 9, 2024 – On the first weekend in July, Audi customer teams worldwide started the second half of the season with great success.

Successes for the Audi R8 LMS in three countries boxbanner.jpg

Neuburg a. d. Donau, June 18, 2024 – While Tresor Audi Sport Italia competed for victory with the Audi R8 LMS at the start of the Italian endurance racing season, PB Racing by JMH recorded its third win of the season in Great Britain and Team Wolfbrook celebrated a class title in New Zealand.

Twice the adrenaline rush: The Audi e-tron GT prototype and the Ducati Panigale V4 R boxbanner.jpg

Neuburg an der Donau, April 16, 2024 – Both models are real eye-catchers.

Historic victory for Audi at the Dakar Rally victory-for-audi-boxbanner.jpg

Neuburg a. d. Donau, January 19, 2023 – Audi makes history: for the first time, a low-emission prototype with an electric drive, high-voltage battery and energy converter wins the world’s toughest desert rally with the Audi RS Q e-tron.

1-2 lead for Audi at the halfway point of the 2024 Dakar Rally rally-dakar-boxbanner.jpg

Neuburg a. d. Donau, January 13, 2024 – At the halfway point of the Dakar Rally, Team Audi Sport can look back on its best performance to date: In its third participation in the desert classic, Audi with the Spaniards Carlos Sainz/Lucas Cruz ahead of the Swedes Mattias Ekström/Emil Bergkvist holds a one-two lead after six of twelve legs.

Electrikhana 2 – Final drift video with Ken Block released electrikhana-2-boxbanner.jpg

Neuburg a.d. Donau, December 6, 2023 – The death of drifting legend Ken Block shook the entire motorsport world at the beginning of January. The previously unreleased last episode of his famous drift videos is a tribute to the American.

Final test run for the Audi RS Q e-tron boxbanner.jpg

Neuburg a. d. Donau, November 29, 2023 – The last big test before the 2024 Dakar Rally: Team Audi Sport has put the Audi RS Q e-tron through its final test in the south of France.

Audi Sport’s ultimate meeting of electrified prototypes – “e-tron on track” boxbanner.jpg

Neuburg a. d. Donau, October 30, 2023 – They stand for efficiency and enthusiasm in equal measure: Five high-performance Audi models for racing and action embody the path of electrified drives.

A sporty evolution – From the NSU Prinz to Bergmeister boxbanner.jpg

Neckarsulm, October 27, 2023 – Siegfried Spiess, Günther Irmscher, or Wilhelm “Willi” Bergmeister – fans of the traditional brand NSU will be familiar with these names.

Audi RS Q e-tron wows Paris with Stéphane Peterhansel/Edouard Boulanger boxbanner.jpg

Neuburg a. d. Donau, October 2, 2023 – From the desert to the city: Audi is not only using the forward-looking drive technology of the RS Q e-tron in the Dakar Rally, but is also specifically demonstrating it in metropolises.

Simulator driver for development of Audi’s Formula 1 power unit signed AudiFormula-1_boxbanner.jpg

Neuburg a. d. Donau, June 22, 2023 – Audi is taking the next step in the development of the power unit for the Formula 1 project by signing a simulator driver.

Consistent root cause analysis at Audi Sport’s Dakar test dakar-boxbanner.jpg

Neuburg a. d. Donau, June 5, 2023 – Team Audi Sport has prepared an analytical test for the suspension and tires after the 2023 Dakar Rally.

Audi presents Formula 1 project in China boxbanner.jpg

Ingolstadt, April 18, 2023 – Audi is presenting its Formula 1 project in China for the first time from April 18 to 27: The F1 show car with the striking Audi Launch Livery is a central element of the brand’s presence at Auto Shanghai.

Audi sets sights on podium at Dakar Rally boxbanner.jpg

Neuburg a. d. Donau, December 22, 2022 – Revolutionizing the sport in an energy-efficient way and being among the best in the process: Audi has set itself no lesser task for the RS Q e-tron’s second outing in the Dakar Rally.

Team Audi Sport remains motivated for second half of Dakar Rally boxbanner.jpg

Neuburg a. d. Donau, January 9, 2023 – For Team Audi Sport, the first half of the 2023 Dakar Rally was an emotionally intense mix: Two stage victories and the Audi RS Q e-tron’s first three days in the lead at the world’s toughest rally were offset by setbacks for all three driver teams.

Award for the Audi RS Q e-tron boxbanner.jpg

Neuburg a. d. Donau, December 12, 2022 – An additional motivational boost for Team Audi Sport shortly before its second outing in the Dakar Rally

Audi expands Competence Center Motorsport for its Formula 1 project boxbanner.jpg

Neuburg a. d. Donau, December 9, 2022 – The Competence Center Motorsport at the Audi Neuburg facility is being expanded for the Formula 1 project.

Audi already part of virtual Formula 1 boxbanner.jpg

Neuburg a. d. Donau, December 7, 2022 – Formula 1 fans will have to wait a little longer before Audi competes in the top class of motorsport for the first time in early 2026.

Thorough preparation of the Audi drivers for the Dakar Rally boxbanner.jpg

Neuburg a. d. Donau, November 8, 2022 – The 2023 Dakar Rally will start in just under eight weeks. Audi continues to rely on its strong line-up of Mattias Ekström/Emil Bergkvist, Stéphane Peterhansel/Edouard Boulanger and Carlos Sainz/Lucas Cruz.

Audi selects Sauber as strategic partner for Formula 1 entry boxbanner.jpg

Neuburg a. d. Donau, October 26, 2022 – The next important milestone on the road to the FIA Formula 1 World Championship has been completed

Ken Block and the Audi S1 Hoonitron electrify Las Vegas boxbanner.jpg

Neuburg a. d. Donau, October 25, 2022 – When US drift artist Ken Block releases his long-awaited Electrikhana video today, the Audi S1 Hoonitron will be featured as one of the principal performers

Morocco Rally – Audi Sport’s dress rehearsal for the Dakar boxbanner.jpg

Neuburg a. d. Donau, September 28, 2022 – A packed schedule characterizes the second half of the year for Audi Sport: After the start of testing of the Audi RS Q e-tron E2 in Europe in July

Audi RS Q e-tron E2 – Lighter, more aerodynamic and even more efficient boxbanner.jpg

Neuburg a. d. Donau, September 7, 2022 – In March 2022, the Audi RS Q e-tron won its first desert rally in Abu Dhabi, and now the next evolution is ready.

René Rast and the four rings – Conclusion of a unique success story boxbanner.jpg

Neuburg a.d. Donau, August 31, 2022 – The DTM finale at the Hockenheimring on October 8 and 9 will mark the end of a unique success story in motorsport: After twelve years together, René Rast and Audi Sport will part ways.

Audi Enters Formula 1 boxbanner.jpg

Neuburg a. d. Donau/Spa-Francorchamps, August 26, 2022 –Audi enters the premier class of motorsport.

The Audi RS Q e-tron rocks Hamburg boxbanner.jpg

Hamburg/Neuburg a. d. Donau, May 18, 2022 – The futuristic Audi RS Q e-tron was one of the stars at the FUTURE MOVES New Mobility Summit as part of the OMR Festival in Hamburg on Tuesday.

Emotional first victory in the desert: Audi RS Q e-tron wins in Abu Dhabi boxbanner.jpg

Ingolstadt, March 14, 2022 – Audi has once again made history in motorsport with technical innovation

Next challenge for the Audi RS Q e-tron in Abu Dhabi boxbanner.jpg

Neuburg a. d. Donau, March 2, 2022 – After its debut with four stage victories at the Dakar Rally in January, the Audi RS Q e-tron is facing its next challenge

Ken Block thrilled with the Audi RS Q e-tron boxbanner.jpg

Neuburg a. d. Donau/Zell am See, February 9, 2022 – This was a car swap of a very special kind: with Mattias Ekström as the instructor in the co-driver’s seat, Ken Block tested the Audi RS Q e-tron with start number 224 on snow and ice.

Audi RS Q e-tron at the Dakar Rally: Successful start into a new era boxbanner.jpg

Jeddah/Neuburg a. d. Donau, January 14, 2021 – The most complex race car in Audi’s history to date passed its baptism of fire at the Dakar Rally with flying colors.

Half-time results at the Dakar Rally: Three Audi RS Q e-tron prove innovative strength boxbanner.jpg

Riyadh/Neuburg a. d. Donau, January 8, 2022 – Six podium finishes in the daily results, reliably working electric drive systems

Rally Dakar: The high-voltage battery in the Audi RS Q e-tron boxbanner.jpg

Neuburg a. d. Donau, December 27, 2021 – The high-voltage battery is located centrally in the drive and literally in the middle of the Audi RS Q e-tron.

Staying cool: Complex cooling systems for the Dakar Rally in the Audi RS Q e-tron boxbanner.jpg

Neuburg a. d. Donau, December 16, 2021 – The futuristic exterior of the Audi RS Q e-tron perfectly reflects its advanced concept with electric all-wheel drive and an energy converter.

This is Ken Block’s Audi S1 Hoonitron boxbanner.jpg

Neckarsulm/Neustadt a. d. Donau, December 15, 2021 – It instantly brings back memories of the legendary Audi Sport quattro S1 with which the four rings used to charge to the summit in the famous Pikes Peak Hill Climb event, aka the “Race To The Clouds:"

High-tech control center in the desert: the cockpit of the Audi RS Q e-tron for the Dakar Rally boxbanner.jpg

Neuburg a. d. Donau, December 13, 2021 – A look inside the Audi RS Q e-tron should remind any car fan of an airplane cockpit: screens and displays are spread across the entire width of the instrument panel.

To the limit and beyond: Audi tests again for the Dakar Rally in Morocco boxbanner.jpg

Neuburg a. d. Donau, November 16, 2021 – Audi Sport took another step towards the Dakar Rally in the second week of November.

Innovative for sure: Audi sets safety standards at the Dakar Rally boxbanner.jpg

Neuburg a. d. Donau, November 2, 2021 – Long before Audi unveiled the RS Q e-tron to the public in summer 2021, the racing engineering team was already intensively involved in the Dakar Rally.

The sheer joy of driving meets enhanced performance: the Audi R8 V10 performance RWD boxbanner.jpg

Ingolstadt, October 12, 2021 – Even more power, even more fun: the true meaning of “performance” at the Audi Sport GmbH.

100 days to go until the Dakar Rally: A race against time for Audi Sport boxbanner.jpg

Neuburg a. d. Donau, September 23, 2021 – In 100 days from now, the 44th edition of the famous Dakar Rally will kick off.

Welcome! Audi electrifies with U.S. star Ken Block boxbanner.jpg

Neuburg a. d. Donau, September 22, 2021 – Electrifying addition to the brand with the four rings: Famous American Ken Block and Audi will be realizing exclusive joint projects in the field of electric mobility.

Heat and sandstorms: Morocco test for the Audi RS Q e-tron boxbanner.jpg

Ingolstadt, September 21, 2021 – On the way to its debut in the famous Dakar Rally in January 2022, Audi Sport has tested the Audi RS Q e-tron for almost two weeks in Morocco under the most extreme conditions.

Formula E home victory for Audi in Berlin Boxbanner_Victoria_FormulaE.jpg

Berlin, August 14, 2021 – Lucas di Grassi won the first of the two final races of the Formula E World Championship in Berlin with the Audi e-tron FE07.

Audi RS Q e-tron being put through its paces under the Spanish sun BoxBanner287x200_Audi.jpg

Zaragoza, August 9, 2021 – On the way to its debut at the Dakar Rally in January 2022, the team of Audi Sport has taken another important step: The new Audi RS Q e-tron completed an eight-day

Formula E journey comes to an end for Audi BoxBanner287x200_Audi_FormulaE.jpg

Neuburg a. d. Donau, August 11, 2021 – Audi’s factory involvement in Formula E will come to an end this weekend (August 14 and 15) with the two final races of the first World Championship season.

Audi RS Q e-tron: Test laboratory for possible future technologies at the Dakar Rally boxbanner.jpg

Ingolstadt, July 23, 2021 – Clear the stage for an electrifying high-tech test laboratory:

Audi is ready for Formula E’s London comeback boxbanner.jpg

Ingolstadt, July 22, 2021 – After a four-year break, Formula E is returning home: this weekend (July 24/25), rounds 12 and 13 of the season will be held in London.

Audi goes through Formula E roller coaster in New York boxbanner.jpg

Ingolstadt, July 12, 2021 – After celebrating on the podium on Saturday, Audi Sport ABT Schaeffler leaves New York without points in Sunday’s race.

Audi returns to the “Big Apple” with Formula E boxbanner.jpg

Ingolstadt, July 7, 2021 – Formula E is back in the “Big Apple”, New York: This weekend (July 10/11), the all-electric racing series will host two races on the street circuit in the heart of Brooklyn.

Audi is back in the Formula E title fight boxbanner.jpg

Ingolstadt, June 21, 2021 – With a popular 1-2 victory on Saturday and valuable points on Sunday, Audi Sport ABT Schaeffler is back in the Formula E title fight in Puebla, Mexico.

Home round for Audi in Formula E in Mexico box-banner.jpg

Ingolstadt, June 16, 2021 – Formula E will begin the second half of its season with two races in Mexico this weekend (June 19/20).

Audi’s Le Mans return is shaping up boxbanner.jpg

Ingolstadt, May 14, 2021 – Audi will return to Le Mans and to sports prototype racing with an electrified sports car in the 2023 season.

Road to Dakar: Audi electrifies the desert boxbanner.jpg

Ingolstadt, April 5, 2021 – Audi has made important steps on the way to its debut in the famous Dakar Rally in January 2022.

Audi starts the first Formula E World Championship season with big goals boxbanner.jpg

Ingolstadt, February 22, 2021 – Audi Sport ABT Schaeffler begins its final season as a factory team in Formula E with big goals:

Project Dakar: Q Motorsport becomes Audi factory team boxbanner.jpg

Neuburg a. d. Donau, December 18, 2020 – Audi will compete in the Dakar Rally for the first time with an innovative prototype in 2022.

Audi to compete in Dakar Rally boxbanner.jpg

Neuburg a. d. Donau, December 2, 2020 – Audi is facing one of the greatest challenges in motorsport: The brand with the four rings will be competing in the famous Dakar Rally for the first time in 2022 with an innovative prototype.

Audi presents the new e-tron FE07 for the Formula E World Championship boxbanner.jpg

Ingolstadt, November 30, 2020 – From zero to one hundred in 2.8 seconds, more than 95 percent efficiency within the entire car and preparation for any contingency in every detail

Three titles in four years: Audi driver René Rast writes DTM history Box-banner.jpg

Ingolstadt, November 9, 2020 – René Rast is the 2020 DTM champion.

Lucas di Grassi and René Rast compete for Audi in the FIA Formula E World Championship Box-banner.jpg

Ingolstadt, November 3, 2020 – The team is ready: Audi Sport ABT Schaeffler is entering the new Formula E season with Lucas di Grassi and René Rast.

Title in a rush: Audi early manufacturers’ champion in the DTM boxbanner.jpg

Ingolstadt, September 21, 2020 – Winning the title in a rush: With a 1-2-3 victory at the Nürburgring, Audi has already secured the DTM manufacturers’ championship with six races still to go before the end of the season.

DTM: Double win for Audi in exciting weekend at Lausitzring boxbanner.jpg

Ingolstadt, August 17, 2020 – DTM thriller at the Lausitzring: In a spectacular Sunday’s race, title defender René Rast from Audi Sport Team Rosberg and championship leader Nico Müller from Audi Sport Team

First podium for René Rast in Formula E Boxbanner.jpg

Ingolstadt, August 12, 2020 – René Rast has arrived in Formula E: In his fifth race for the Audi Sport ABT Schaeffler team

Formula E: Lucas di Grassi takes podium for Audi in Berlin box-banner.jpg

Ingolstadt, August 7, 2020 – Second race of Formula E in Berlin, first podium for Audi Sport ABT Schaeffler.

Audi dominates DTM season opener at Spa Box-banner.jpg

Ingolstadt, August 3, 2020 – The Audi RS 5 DTM is the car to beat also in the 2020 DTM.

Allan McNish: “Six-pack is an enormous mental and physical challenge” Box-banner.jpg

Ingolstadt, July 24, 2020 – It is a premiere in international motorsport: Within just nine days, Formula E holds its last six races of the season in August

Making of RS: How Audi Sport GmbH shapes the character of its RS models 287x200.png

Ingolstadt, June 8, 2020 – The RS models from Audi Sport GmbH are the dynamic spearheads of their respective product lines.

Formula E: Abt and di Grassi compete in sim racing box_banner.png

Ingolstadt, April 16, 2020 – Audi Sport ABT Schaeffler will be competing in the ABB Formula E Race at Home Challenge with its two regular drivers, Daniel Abt and Lucas di Grassi, who will be using simulators in their hometowns: Kempten and São Paulo.

#RaceHome: DTM drivers from Audi in virtual races for a good cause box-banner.png

Ingolstadt, April 13, 2020 – Audi factory driver Mike Rockenfeller has initiated a virtual racing series under the motto #RaceHome, which will be held on the PlayStation 4 with the fully-electric Audi e-tron Vision Gran Turismo.

Decent score for Audi in Marrakesh box-banner.jpg

As the third-fastest driver of the first qualifying group, di Grassi had to settle for 13th on the grid, the best driver of an Audi e-tron FE06.

Audi starts with Formula E in Africa box-banner.jpg

The most important news first: Daniel Abt is fit again after his accident in Mexico and ready for the next race in his Audi e-tron FE06.

Audi aims to continue winning streak in Mexico box-banner.jpg

The race in Mexico is one of the absolute highlights on the calendar.

Crowning event for Audi champions: DTM finale with F1 World Champions and three Japanese brands 287x200.jpg

Ingolstadt, October 3, 2019 – For the conclusion of the so far most successful DTM season in the company’s history, Audi has set its sights on another milestone achievement in the finale at the Hockenheimring (October 4 to 6): the 50th victory of the Audi RS 5 DTM.

Formula E: spectacular design for new Audi e-tron FE06 287x200.jpg

Ingolstadt, September 30, 2019 – Daniel Abt and Lucas di Grassi will begin the next Formula E season that kicks off in November sporting a spectacular new look.