Audi’s F1 entry “under review” amid “cost-cutting” and “management changes”

Audi are reportedly reviewing their plan to join F1 amid significant behind-the-scenes changes.
Audi’s F1 entry “under review” amid “cost-cutting” and “management changes”

Sources at Volkswagen, Audi’s parent company, claim that the F1 project is "💫analysed in detail" due to a major change of management and cost-cutting measures, report.

Audi insist that the time🀅frame for their entry into F1 remains unchanged.

The issue lies with the exit of Markus Duesmann from his job as Audi boss. He was the driving force behind agreeing a deal to partner wi🉐th Sauber, who are currently in F1 alongside Alfa Romeo.

Last month, Duesmann was r🍨eplaced by Ge☂rnot Doellner.

“Speculation about Audi's commitment to Formula One ꦓhas been swirling🐽 in the paddock for weeks,” Reuters report.

German media claim Audi has 'no concerns'

Audi’s F1 entry “under review” amid “cost-cutting” and “management changes”
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Audi has “no concerns that the project will be overturned” despite the internal review by their parent c🤡ompany, it is reported.

They "continue to press🐲 the accelerator pedal fully" despite doubts over their planned F1 entry, Bild report.

Pulling out at this stage would cost 🔯“many millions”🃏, they claim.

The German manufacturer pla♉ns to enter For꧟mula 1 in 2026 when the new regulations come in.

Audi bought shares in Sauber, who are currentl﷽y in F1 alongsi🌊de Alfa Romeo (who use Ferrari engines), just months ago.

Audi are developing their own power unit near t🌳heir headquarters in Germany which will spearhead their F1 entry alongside Sauber.

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