Driving the second car, Dindo Capello is a seasoned international campaigner whose exploits particularly in the World Endurance Championship and the American Le Mans Series make him one of the modern greats. He has twice won the 24 Hours of Le Mans with Audi Sport as well as two American Le Mans Series titles, with five Sebring 12 Hours victories to his credit.
With this level of motor racing pedigree in addition to the very latest performance model from Audi Sport, visitors to Miami and those attending future Formula 1 races are certainly in for a treat.
The selection of Miami as the debut event for the RS 5 hot-laps was a conscious choice, reflecting the brand’s desire to grow its presence even further in the US which stands as the second-largest automotive market in the world.
“Formula 1 is captivating more and more people around the world. We’re leveraging this momentum to infuse the Audi brand with emotional appeal,” says says Marco Schubert, Member of the Board of Management for Sales and Marketing at AUDI AG.
At the same time, we aim to achieve sustainable growth in the US, and to that end, we’re already bringing our transformation to life on the road. The Audi Q9, tailored for the US market, will be the flagship of our portfolio. I’m already looking forward to its launch, which will take place later this year.”
The RS 5 hot-lap cars will have their next outing later this month when the 2026 FIA Formula 1 Championship heads to Montreal for the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix 22-24 May.