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Reportedly evaluating equity stake in Sauber for 2027
A Portuguese-language report says Audi CEO Markus Duesmann has confirmed the company is seriously assessing taking a shareholding in the Sauber Formula 1 team, with the move potentially effective from 2027. The report frames the potential investment as part of Audi’s broader strategy to strengthen its presence in top-level motorsport, but provides no official Sauber comment in the story.
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Castrol collaboration highlighted for Audi Revolut F1 Team’s power unit fluids
A TeknoTalk article outlines Castrol’s role developing specialised lubricants and EV fluids for the Audi Revolut F1 Team’s AFR 26 hybrid power unit, citing joint engineering work intended to balance performance and durability under new energy and electrification rules. The piece quotes Audi Revolut Team President Mattia Binotto and Castrol executives describing the partnership as an ongoing technical collaboration.
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Audi scores a point at Madring as Hulkenberg finishes 10th
Audi Revolut F1 Team confirmed Nico Hülkenberg finished 10th at the inaugural Spanish Grand Prix at the Madring, earning the team one championship point. The team credited a Virtual Safety Car-timed pit stop and a 2.34s crew performance for the result, taking Audi’s season total to 17 points and closing to four points behind Haas in the constructors’ standings.
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Audi notifies intention to appeal stewards’ no‑action on Tsunoda Monza restart
Audi has lodged an intention to appeal the stewards’ decision not to penalise Yuki Tsunoda for causing an extra formation lap at Monza; the team says Article B5.9.4 requires a driver responsible for an extra formation lap to pit and restart from the pit lane. If the appeal succeeds, Gabriel Bortoleto (P11 at Monza) would be promoted to P10 and gain a championship point.
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Audi planning ‘extensive’ aero upgrade for Baku after Madrid showing
Motorsport-Magazin reports Audi Racing Director Allan McNish and team sources say the squad will bring a substantial aerodynamic update to the R26 for the upcoming Baku race, with changes described as more than minor details and expected to alter the car’s appearance. The story frames the update as a response to Audi’s lack of recent upgrades and the team’s need to improve pace.
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