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Since 1981, Audi Sport has stood for “Vorsprung durch Technik” in international motorsport. Be it the World Rally Championship, Pikes Peak, Super Touring Cars, DTM, GT racing or Le Mans prototypes: with impressive performance, Audi has led all motorsport projects to success, claiming numerous victories and important championship titles. The motorsport program currently consists of Formula E, DTM, World RX and customer racing.

Audi accelerates preparations for successful entry into Formula 1 and significantly expands its commitment

2024-03-18

  • Supervisory Boards of Volkswagen AG and AUDI AG vote for complete takeover of Sauber Group
  • Oliver Hoffmann takes over responsibility for Audi’s Formula 1 commitment and becomes Chairman of the Boards of Directors of Sauber Group
  • Andreas Seidl will become CEO of the Audi F1 Team, and thus the face of Audi’s racing team
  • Audi CEO Gernot Döllner to lead Technical Development division of AUDI AG
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Audi accelerates preparations for successful entry into Formula 1 and significantly expands its commitment

2024-03-18
  • Supervisory Boards of Volkswagen AG and AUDI AG vote for complete takeover of Sauber Group
  • Oliver Hoffmann takes over responsibility for Audi’s Formula 1 commitment and becomes Chairman of the Boards of Directors of Sauber Group
  • Andreas Seidl will become CEO of the Audi F1 Team, and thus the face of Audi’s racing team
  • Audi CEO Gernot Döllner to lead Technical Development division of AUDI AG
Facts and figures on Audi’s Dakar victory

Facts and figures on Audi’s Dakar victory

2024-02-06
  • Carlos Sainz and Lucas Cruz: involuntary cold showers, avoiding mistakes, hard landings and the generous gesture of a competitor
  • 12.28 kilometers of uninterrupted top speed
  • Clever energy management: one seventh comes from recovery

Facts and figures on Audi’s Dakar victory

2024-02-09

  • Carlos Sainz and Lucas Cruz: involuntary cold showers, avoiding mistakes, hard landings and the generous gesture of a competitor
  • 12.28 kilometers of uninterrupted top speed
  • Clever energy management: one seventh comes from recovery

Quotes from Team Audi Sport on the Dakar Rally victory

2024-01-19

  • Audi achieves the first victory for an electric drive in the Dakar Rally with the RS Q e-tron
  • The quotes of the management and all drivers and co-drivers at a glance
Quotes from Team Audi Sport on the Dakar Rally victory

Quotes from Team Audi Sport on the Dakar Rally victory

2024-01-19
  • Audi achieves the first victory for an electric drive in the Dakar Rally with the RS Q e-tron
  • The quotes of the management and all drivers and co-drivers at a glance
Dakar Rally 2024: Team Audi Sport ahead of a great challenge

Dakar Rally 2024: Team Audi Sport ahead of a great challenge

2024-01-08
  • Innovative prototype up against strong competition
  • Audi driver crews look forward to tough challenges in January
  • Team Audi Sport and QMS form a proven organizational structure

Dakar Rally 2024: Team Audi Sport ahead of a great challenge

2024-01-08

  • Innovative prototype up against strong competition
  • Audi driver crews look forward to tough challenges in January
  • Team Audi Sport and QMS form a proven organizational structure

Audi RS Q e-tron for 2024: Innovative prototype with many new details

2023-11-29

  • Numerous improvements in five major areas
  • Prototype better to handle, even more reliable and safer
  • Perfect preparation for 2024 Dakar Rally
Audi RS Q e-tron for 2024: Innovative prototype with many new details

Audi RS Q e-tron for 2024: Innovative prototype with many new details

2023-11-29
  • Numerous improvements in five major areas
  • Prototype better to handle, even more reliable and safer
  • Perfect preparation for 2024 Dakar Rally
Final test run for the Audi RS Q e-tron

Final test run for the Audi RS Q e-tron

2023-11-24
  • Test run in southern France concludes Dakar preparations
  • All three driver crews took part
  • The focus was to further extend the endurance components

Final test run for the Audi RS Q e-tron

2023-11-24

  • Test run in southern France concludes Dakar preparations
  • All three driver crews took part
  • The focus was to further extend the endurance components

Simulator driver for development of Audi’s Formula 1 power unit signed

2022-06-22

  • Swiss Neel Jani becomes simulator driver for powertrain development
  • Focus on concept work and energy management
  • Simulator at Neuburg site as development tool for hybrid powertrain
Simulator driver for development of Audi’s Formula 1 power unit signed

Simulator driver for development of Audi’s Formula 1 power unit signed

2022-06-22
  • Swiss Neel Jani becomes simulator driver for powertrain development
  • Focus on concept work and energy management
  • Simulator at Neuburg site as development tool for hybrid powertrain
Consistent root cause analysis at Audi Sport’s Dakar test

Consistent root cause analysis at Audi Sport’s Dakar test

2023-05-31
  • Search for causes and remedies for blown tires
  • At the same time chassis testing on different terrain
  • All three drivers and two co-drivers in action during the test

Consistent root cause analysis at Audi Sport’s Dakar test

2023-05-31

  • Search for causes and remedies for blown tires
  • At the same time chassis testing on different terrain
  • All three drivers and two co-drivers in action during the test

First endurance test for the Audi RS Q e-tron E2

2022-09-22

  • Testing the second evolution on rough terrain in Morocco
  • All six drivers and co-drivers help to develop the car
  • 4,218 test kilometers in nine days
First endurance test for the Audi RS Q e-tron E2

First endurance test for the Audi RS Q e-tron E2

2022-09-22
  • Testing the second evolution on rough terrain in Morocco
  • All six drivers and co-drivers help to develop the car
  • 4,218 test kilometers in nine days

Audi Enters Formula 1

  • Development of a power unit for the premier class of motorsport from the 2026 season
  • Hybrid power unit will be developed at the Audi Sport facility in Neuburg an der Donau under Adam Baker’s leadership
  • New rules focusing on sustainability and cost efficiency are important factors for getting involved
  • Change at Audi Sport: after successful restructure, Julius Seebach passes the baton to Rolf Michl
Audi Enters Formula 1

Audi Enters Formula 1

  • Development of a power unit for the premier class of motorsport from the 2026 season
  • Hybrid power unit will be developed at the Audi Sport facility in Neuburg an der Donau under Adam Baker’s leadership
  • New rules focusing on sustainability and cost efficiency are important factors for getting involved
  • Change at Audi Sport: after successful restructure, Julius Seebach passes the baton to Rolf Michl
Audi triumphs in 24-hour anniversary race

Audi triumphs in 24-hour anniversary race

  • Audi Sport Team Phoenix wins 50th edition of the endurance classic
  • 230,000 fans witness thrilling duels on the Nordschleife
  • Four Audi R8 LMS in the top 10 is proof of strong team performance

Audi triumphs in 24-hour anniversary race

  • Audi Sport Team Phoenix wins 50th edition of the endurance classic
  • 230,000 fans witness thrilling duels on the Nordschleife
  • Four Audi R8 LMS in the top 10 is proof of strong team performance

Audi Sport relies on three customer teams in DTM title fight

2022-04-28

  • ABT Sportsline, Attempto Racing and Team Rosberg on the grid
  • Three-time champion René Rast returns to the DTM
  • T3 Motorsport and Heide-Motorsport with a total of five Audi in the DTM Trophy
Audi Sport relies on three customer teams in DTM title fight

Audi Sport relies on three customer teams in DTM title fight

2022-05-28
  • ABT Sportsline, Attempto Racing and Team Rosberg on the grid
  • Three-time champion René Rast returns to the DTM
  • T3 Motorsport and Heide-Motorsport with a total of five Audi in the DTM Trophy

Emotional first victory in the desert: Audi RS Q e-tron wins in Abu Dhabi

2022-03-11
  • Historic first success of an electrified drive in the desert
  • Stéphane Peterhansel celebrates eighth personal victory at Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge
  • Julius Seebach: “Breakthrough for our innovation”

Emotional first victory in the desert: Audi RS Q e-tron wins in Abu Dhabi

2022-03-11

  • Historic first success of an electrified drive in the desert
  • Stéphane Peterhansel celebrates eighth personal victory at Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge
  • Julius Seebach: “Breakthrough for our innovation”

Audi RS Q e-tron at the Dakar Rally: Successful start into a new era

2022-01-14

  • Oliver Hoffmann, Board Member for Technical Development: “Pioneering role fulfilled”
  • Julius Seebach: “Historic result for Audi”
  • Four stage wins and a total of 14 podium results on the stages

Audi RS Q e-tron at the Dakar Rally: Successful start into a new era

2022-01-14
  • Oliver Hoffmann, Board Member for Technical Development: “Pioneering role fulfilled”
  • Julius Seebach: “Historic result for Audi”
  • Four stage wins and a total of 14 podium results on the stages

Staying cool: Complex cooling systems for the Dakar Rally in the Audi RS Q e-tron

2021-12-15
  • Making unbearable temperatures bearable for man and machine
  • Complex cooling system for various assemblies and the cockpit
  • High conceptual efficiency for the desert

Staying cool: Complex cooling systems for the Dakar Rally in the Audi RS Q e-tron

2021-12-15

  • Making unbearable temperatures bearable for man and machine
  • Complex cooling system for various assemblies and the cockpit
  • High conceptual efficiency for the desert

High-tech control center in the desert: the cockpit of the Audi RS Q e-tron for the Dakar Rally

2021-12-07

  • Distribution of competencies: driver and co-driver share the operation
  • Everything in view: from vehicle functions to navigation
  • Challenge in off-road sports: orientation as a competitive factor

High-tech control center in the desert: the cockpit of the Audi RS Q e-tron for the Dakar Rally

2021-12-07
  • Distribution of competencies: driver and co-driver share the operation
  • Everything in view: from vehicle functions to navigation
  • Challenge in off-road sports: orientation as a competitive factor

Title chase in South Africa: Audi ready to pounce

2021-11-18
  • Sixth and seventh Intercontinental GT Challenge title possible
  • Five Audi R8 LMS on the grid at the Kyalami 9 Hour
  • Safari design for the three GT3 sports cars from Audi Sport customer racing

Title chase in South Africa: Audi ready to pounce

2021-11-18

  • Sixth and seventh Intercontinental GT Challenge title possible
  • Five Audi R8 LMS on the grid at the Kyalami 9 Hour
  • Safari design for the three GT3 sports cars from Audi Sport customer racing

To the limit and beyond: Audi tests again for the Dakar Rally in Morocco

2021-11-16

  • Second test of the Audi RS Q e-tron in North Africa
  • All driver teams take turns in the cockpit of the test car
  • Experience gained from more than 2,500 kilometers in the toughest terrain

To the limit and beyond: Audi tests again for the Dakar Rally in Morocco

2021-11-16
  • Second test of the Audi RS Q e-tron in North Africa
  • All driver teams take turns in the cockpit of the test car
  • Experience gained from more than 2,500 kilometers in the toughest terrain

Five titles for Audi Sport and Team WRT in GT World Challenge Europe

2021-10-19
  • Overall title for Audi Sport drivers Dries Vanthoor and Charles Weerts
  • Belgian driver duo becomes the first to defend the Sprint Cup title
  • Five championship titles in Sprint Cup and Endurance Cup go to Team WRT

Five titles for Audi Sport and Team WRT in GT World Challenge Europe

2021-10-19

  • Overall title for Audi Sport drivers Dries Vanthoor and Charles Weerts
  • Belgian driver duo becomes the first to defend the Sprint Cup title
  • Five championship titles in Sprint Cup and Endurance Cup go to Team WRT

First title success for Audi R8 LMS GT2

2021-10-04

  • High Class Racing wins GT2 European Series with Audi
  • Close title fight for Audi GT3 drivers in DTM and ADAC GT Masters
  • Class titles for Audi R8 LMS GT4 in France and Audi RS 3 LMS in Italy

First title success for Audi R8 LMS GT2

2021-10-04
  • High Class Racing wins GT2 European Series with Audi
  • Close title fight for Audi GT3 drivers in DTM and ADAC GT Masters
  • Class titles for Audi R8 LMS GT4 in France and Audi RS 3 LMS in Italy

100 days to go until the Dakar Rally: A race against time for Audi Sport

2021-09-27
  • Assembly of the rally cars has begun
  • Audi RS Q e-tron with complex powertrain concept
  • Four kilometers of cables, two central control units and six cooling systems

100 days to go until the Dakar Rally: A race against time for Audi Sport

2021-09-27

  • Assembly of the rally cars has begun
  • Audi RS Q e-tron with complex powertrain concept
  • Four kilometers of cables, two central control units and six cooling systems

“It’s been electrifying!” – 14 victories for Audi Sport ABT Schaeffler in Formula E

2021-08-15

  • Involvement on factory level ends with a victory on the final weekend in Berlin
  • Audi Sport ABT Schaeffler says goodbye as the most successful team
  • Audi RS Q e-tron for the Dakar Rally with technology from Formula E

“It’s been electrifying!” – 14 victories for Audi Sport ABT Schaeffler in Formula E

2021-08-15
  • Involvement on factory level ends with a victory on the final weekend in Berlin
  • Audi Sport ABT Schaeffler says goodbye as the most successful team
  • Audi RS Q e-tron for the Dakar Rally with technology from Formula E