Preparations at the future Audi F1 team continue unabated, with the announcement of Revolut as a new title partner ahead of the 2026 season.
The team says the deal represents a shared ambition to challenge convention and drive consistent innovation, in motorsport and finance, and aims to offer fans new ways to connect with the team during race weekends. Revolut will also power the team behind the scenes, from merchandise transactions and retail experiences.
Jonathan Wheatley, who is team principal of the current Sauber F1 Team and will lead the future Audi F1 Team, said: “This is more than a brand fit; it is a strategic alliance, engineered to challenge conventions in motorsport. From 2026, Revolut’s digital-first solutions will power key areas of our operations while also redefining how fans and communities engage with our team – delivering a seamless and engaging experience on and off the track.”
Nik Storonsky, CEO of Revolut, meanwhile, described the partnership as ‘monumental’, adding: “With a shared outlook, global ambition and relentless drive for progress, this partnership will define what’s possible in Formula 1.
“We’re accelerating towards 100 million customers, and we’ll be bringing them into Formula 1 with unforgettable experiences at a pivotal time for the sport. As Revolut continues to challenge the status quo in global finance, the Future Audi F1 Team is set to do the same in motorsport.”
Sauber Motorsport, which opened its Technical Centre UK at Bicester Motion ahead of the British Grand Prix, will transition to Audi F1 at the end of the current season. Formula 1 is an important strategic flagship project for the brand, it says.
“Audi is entering Formula 1 with a clear ambition: to use the platform as a technologically relevant and economically sustainable investment in the future of the Audi brand,” explained Gernot Döllner, CEO of AUDI AG and chairman of the board of Sauber Motorsport AG.
“We firmly believe in the success of our project, which we are approaching with a realistic attitude and a mindset of continuous improvement. In Revolut, we have found a partner that shares our ambitions and attitude.”