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Beat Zehnder will depart Audi at the end of December 2026 following a restructuring of operations ahead of the 2027 season. The veteran engineer ends a 39-year association with the Hinwil operation that began with Sauber Motorsport in 1988.
Beat Zehnder will depart the Hinwil organization in December 2026 following a restructuring of operations ahead of the 2027 season. Audi also appointed former Mercedes-AMG executive Thomas Fuhr as CEO of Audi Formula Racing GmbH to lead power unit development in Neuburg.
Audi will appoint Thomas Fuhr as CEO of Audi Formula Racing GmbH on November 1, 2026, to lead the division developing the Formula 1 drivetrain. Fuhr brings over 30 years of engineering experience, including a former role as managing director of Mercedes-AMG High Performance Powertrains.
FIA stewards have launched investigations into Audi drivers Nico Hulkenberg and Gabriel Bortoleto following incidents during the United States Grand Prix practice session. Bortoleto also faces a 20-place grid penalty due to exceeding power unit component limits.
Audi junior driver Freddie Slater will make his Formula 1 appearance during practice sessions at the Mexican and Brazilian Grands Prix. The 18-year-old Trident F3 runner-up will fulfill FIA rookie driver requirements for Audi ahead of his 2027 move to Formula 2.
Audi Revolut F1 Team has formalized a technical partnership with Öhlins to supply dampers for its inaugural Formula 1 campaign. The agreement builds on a long-standing relationship between the companies that previously included 13 Le Mans victories for Audi Sport.
Audi is expanding its Hinwil facility and establishing a technical hub in Bicester to access specialized motorsport talent. This strategic three-country network connects Neuburg engine production with Swiss chassis development to prepare for the 2026 Formula 1 season.