Summary
Audi has announced its entry into Formula 1, aiming to become the most successful team in the sport's history. The company has taken over the Sauber team and plans to compete at the highest levels by 2030. Audi is gearing up for its first season in F1 and has already tested its car privately.
Key Facts
- Audi is entering Formula 1 for the first time by taking over the Sauber team.
- The team's principal is Jonathan Wheatley, who described the launch as a "historic moment."
- Audi aims to become the most successful team in F1 history by 2030.
- CEO Gernot Dollner emphasized the goal of winning and innovating in the sport.
- Audi has already done test runs with their new car at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.
- The slogan for their F1 project is "To start something, stop at nothing."
- Audi has acknowledged that there are many challenges ahead but remains committed to success.
- The first official pre-season testing session will be held privately at the same Barcelona circuit soon.
