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<\/p>\n\n Audi’s entry into Formula 1 is only a few months away, so they’re previewing their car with the R26 concept <\/p>\n
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Audi has unveiled the new R26 concept vehicle.<\/p>\n
Study previews it upcoming F1 race contender.<\/p>\n
First official race debut is scheduled for next March.<\/p>\n
Audi is previewing their entry into Formula 1<\/a> by unveiling the R26 concept. It hints at the design and livery of their upcoming race car, which will be unveiled in January.<\/p>\n Created to grab attention, the car embraces the same design philosophy as the Concept C<\/a>. Here, it features \u201cminimalist graphic surfaces, defined by precise geometric cuts, [that] integrate seamlessly with the racing car\u2019s geometry.\u201d<\/p>\n More: Nico Hulkenberg Will Drive For Audi\u2019s New F1 Team in 2026<\/a><\/p>\n They\u2019re joined by an eye-catching color scheme that sees a titanium nose and body give way to a carbon black rear end. The transition area is adorned with Audi red, which can also be found on the intake, rear wing, and logos.<\/p>\n Why F1?<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Audi said Formula 1 is a \u201cstrategic flagship\u201d for them and reflects the \u201ctechnological, cultural and entrepreneurial realignment of the brand.\u201d More importantly, the racing series has more than 820 million fans globally and around 1.6 billion viewers tuned in to watch races on TV in 2024.<\/p>\n The company undoubtedly hopes to turn some of those fans into buyers and they\u2019ve spent big to make this happen. In particular, they acquired Sauber Group<\/a> and brought in Qatar\u2019s sovereign wealth fund as an investor in the project.<\/p>\n What\u2019s Under The Skin<\/p>\n
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