F1 will have two new teams on the grid when the 2026 season gets underway, and one of the new entries has confirmed some exciting details ahead of the official launch event

Sauber/Audi will have a fresh identity for the 2026 F1 season(Image: ALEXANDRA BEIER/AFP via Getty Images)

Everything we know after Audi Revolut F1 Team confirmed their new name and logo, and revealed their two-phase car launch for the 2026 F1 season.

Fresh identity : The new F1 project from the German manufacturer Audi will be officially known as the Audi Revolut F1 Team for the 2026 season. This name confirms a title partnership with Revolut, alongside the team’s identity as they take over the Sauber F1 Team.
Car launch confirmed : The team has confirmed its launch date for its first F1 challenger, which will be revealed on January 20, 2026, at an exclusive event in Berlin. The following day, fans will have a public opening to view the car, showcasing the livery that will be used in the first year of the new technical regulations.
New logo design : The Audi Revolut F1 Team name will be featured prominently on broadcasts next season, including on the cars and the timing tower. Team Principal Jonathan Wheatley stated, “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.”
Two new teams : Audi’s entry into the sport is part of a growing grid, as they are set to be one of two new organisations debuting in 2026. They will be joined by the American squad Cadillac, marking an exciting period of growth for the championship.
Audi hard at work : The official announcement gives a clear focus and identity to the massive engineering and development work currently underway in the background. Mattia Binotto commented that “This announcement gives a name and a face to the incredible work being done by the team,” which is “driven by a culture of precision and relentless ambition.”
Countdown to the debut: The launch event marks a crucial moment in the team’s development before their track debut, as it is the first time the team will appear as a unified front. Wheatley noted that the new name “energises the entire project and makes our long-term ambition tangible for everyone involved.”