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That’s because the company from Ingolstadt has announced plans to join the world’s apex racing series, when new power unit technical regulations come into effect in 2026. This comes after months of speculation and questions over it and corporate cousins Porsche’s involvements in the sport.
Happenings

Audi to enter Formula 1 in 2026

IN Audi, F1, Formula 1, Motorsport

The German manufacturer will become the fifth engine supplier to the sport


“When I’m in front I can control the race,” Mortara had announced after qualifying. From the second lap on, this was the case. The Italian managed to successfully pull clear of his immediate rivals and gain more than a three-second advantage some of the time. “My car was simply perfect today,” Mortara said after crossing the finish line. “I’m proud of this success and overjoyed. I’m hoping for this to continue to tomorrow.”
Motorsports

Audi's Fifth DTM Victory

IN Audi, DTM, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Manufacturer, 2015 Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters, M4 DTM, RS5 DTM, AMG DTM

Five victories in nine races and the lead of the manufacturers’ classification - Audi is currently the best manufacturer in the DTM, halfway through the 2015 season


Motorsports

Audi Sport TT Cup Premieres

IN Audi, Audi Sport, TT, Audi TT, Audi Sport TT Cup, Cup, DTM, Hockenheim, Hockenheimring

The opening race of Audi's one-make cup at Hockenheim features some famous guest drivers; race is also part of the 2015 DTM Festival


The runner-up’s spot and third place in the drivers’ championship were secured by Audi as well. The two-time DTM champion Mattias Ekström in the Red Bull Audi RS 5 DTM of Audi Sport Team Abt Sportsline celebrated his second victory in succession and finished the season as the runner-up. Last year’s champion Mike Rockenfeller in the Schaeffler Audi RS 5 DTM of Audi Sport Team Phoenix on clinching second place advanced to third place in the drivers’ standings. Jamie Green in the Hoffmann Group Audi RS 5 DTM of Audi Sport Team Rosberg in third place made for drivers from all three Audi Sport Teams mounting the podium in the season finale. 
Motorsports

Audi Is Best Manufacturer In 2014 DTM

IN Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Hockenheim, DTM, Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters

Audi beats BMW and Mercedes-Benz in the manufacturers’ championship


Audi believes that piloted driving is one of the most important development fields - the first successful developments were achieved ten years ago. The latest test runs at the physical limit are providing the Audi engineers with insights for the development of automatic avoidance functions in critical driving situations, for example.
Happenings

RS 7 Completes A Lap… Without A Driver

IN Audi, RS 7, RS, Audi RS 7, Hockenheim, DTM, Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters

At the DTM season finale, the Audi RS 7 piloted driving concept completed a lap on the Grand Prix track in Hockenheim at racing speed, without a driver.


Mimicking the looks of Spengler's racing car, this special-edition model is available exclusively in Frozen Black metallic, while the carbon flaps and gurney, various dark chrome elements, matt black wheels and sections of the race car's livery also betray its close links with the triumphant BMW M3 DTM.
Happenings

Only 54 BMW M3 DTM Champion Editions To Be Made

IN BMW, M3, Competition, Munich Automobiles, DTM

BMW M GmbH celebrates their success in DTM with the unveiling of the BMW M3 DTM Champion Edition.


“To celebrate this significant milestone of BMW M, Munich Automobiles has embarked on a restoration project to bring the ultra-rare 2.5-litre BMW M3 (E30 model) Sport Evolution back to its former glory.” said Mr Joel Chang, Executive Director of Munich Automobiles Pte Ltd.
Happenings

40 Years of BMW M Power!

IN BmW, M3, Munich Automobiles, E30, Sport Evolution

As BMW M GmbH celebrates 40 glorious years, Munich Automobiles pays tribute to this symbolic milestone by restoring the classic 2.5-litre BMW M3 (E30 model) Sport Evolution.


The car offers an initial impression of what the BMW M3 DTM will look like when it lines up at the start of the 2012 season. However, the vehicle was not the only star of the evening at BMW Welt: BMW Motorsport also presented the first two drivers to be confirmed as wearing the company colours in the DTM as of next season - Andy Priaulx (GB) and Augusto Farfus (BR).
Motorsports

BMW Presents The M3 DTM Concept Car

IN BMW, M3, DTM, Concept Car

It has been two decades since BMW raced in DTM. However, things are about to change in 2012...


Motorsports

Tomczyk Wins DTM Lausitzring, Takes Points' Lead

IN DTM, Audi, Mercedes-Benz, Lausitzring

DTM fans had a treat over the weekend with great duels and numerous overtaking manoeuvres.


Rockenfeller, who scored his maiden DTM victory at Zandvoort, started from fifth place and wasn’t able to improve his position during the race. In sixth to eighth place, Jamie Green (Mercedes-Benz), Timo Scheider (Audi) and Mercedes-Benz driver Gary Paffett still scored points for the championship. Italian Edoardo Mortara, who occupied fourth place in qualifying with his Audi A4 DTM, spun after a collision on the opening lap of the race and dropped back to the end of the field. Mortara came home 16th. The fourth DTM race weekend of the season takes place at the Lausitzring from June 17th till 19th.
Motorsports

Tomczyk Wins From Schumacher At Red Bull Ring

IN DTM, 2011, Spielberg

Spielberg provided a fantastic backdrop for the third round of the DTM at the Red Bull Ring in Austria.


In third place, Martin Tomczyk became the best-placed driver of a 2008-spec car and thrilled the spectators with spirited attacks and overtaking manoeuvres. His efforts were rewarded. In the points’ standings, he is currently third behind Rockenfeller. British driver Jamie Green lost his second place at the start and was also overtaken by Tomczyk during the race. The Mercedes-Benz driver finished fourth ahead of two times’ DTM champion Timo Scheider (Audi). Audi driver Edoardo Mortara from Italy already scored his first-ever championship points by finishing sixth in his second race. He was followed by Maro Engel (Mercedes-Benz) and Mattias Ekström with the Audi A4 DTM. The Swede started 16th and still scored one point by finishing eighth.
Motorsports

Maiden Victory For Mike Rockenfeller At Zandvoort

IN DTM, 2011, Zandvoort

In his 44th DTM race, Mike Rockenfeller scored his long overdue maiden victory in his 44th DTM race.


Motorsports

Spengler Wins At Hockenheim

IN DTM, 2011, Hockenheim

Pole position on Saturday and race victory on Sunday: for Bruno Spengler (Mercedes-Benz), the first DTM race of the season went according to plan.


The two DTM newcomers Filipe Albuquerque and Edoardo Mortara from Audi Sport Team Rosberg will be driving A4 DTMs in light blue hues of television magazine
Motorsports

Audi Spices Up DTM With More Colours

IN Audi, A4, DTM, Colours, 2011

Ever found that DTM races looked dull, despite all the roaring engines and souped up track burners? Not any more, once the 2011 season kicks off.


Despite being new to DTM, Hankook has previously focused its track racing motor sport activities on long-distance events such as the 24-hours classics in Le Mans and on the Nürburgring. Still, Hankook has been receiving good feedback before the 2011 season kicks off in May.
Motorsports

Hankook Is DTM's New Tyre Supplier

IN Hankook, DTM, Tyre

The 2011 Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters (DTM) series sees Hankoook replacing Dunlop as exclusive tyre supplier.



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