Who will drive for Audi F1 2026?
Audi will retain their Sauber driver lineup, with F1 stalwart Nico Hulkenberg and youngster Gabriel Bortoleto remaining at the team for 2026. Hulkenberg scored his first F1 podium with Sauber at Silverstone in 2025, and Bortoleto finished his maiden season with 19 points and P19 in the standings. In 2018 the team signed a title sponsorship agreement with Alfa Romeo, and Sauber raced as Alfa Romeo Racing and later as Alfa Romeo F1 Team until 2023. The team was purchased by Audi AG in 2024 with the intention of transforming Sauber into Audi’s manufacturer entry for 2026.News from NextGen Auto confirms that Audi has taken full ownership of Sauber Motorsport, marking a major milestone in the brand’s journey toward its 2026 Formula 1 debut.