Audi aims for F1 championship contention by 2030
Autosport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 8:02 AM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
Audi's Mattia Binotto has announced the company's goal to compete for the Formula 1 championship by 2030. The team, which joined the F1 grid in 2026 by taking over Sauber’s entry, is currently in ninth place in the standings after nine races, having accumulated six points primarily through driver Gabriel Bortoleto. Bortoleto's teammate, Nico Hulkenberg, has yet to score any points this season. Audi's commitment highlights its intentions to build a competitive team in the coming years.
- •Audi is currently ninth in the Formula 1 standings.
- •The team has scored six points so far this season.
- •Gabriel Bortoleto is the main points scorer for Audi.
- •Nico Hulkenberg has not yet scored any points.
- •Binotto's comments suggest a focused development plan through 2030.
- 8:02 AMAutosport — Audi targets F1 title bid by 2030
- 8:01 AMMotorsport.com — Audi's "target" is to fight for F1 title by 2030, says Mattia Binotto
- 8:01 AMYahoo Sports — Audi's "target" is to fight for F1 title by 2030, says Mattia Binotto
"Audi boss Mattia Binotto has set a target of competing for the Formula 1 championship by 2030 after a steady start for the series debutant. The German marque took Sauber’s spot on the F1 grid for 2026, and nine rounds into the campaign it is ninth in the standings with six points via sophomore Gabriel Bortoleto. Although Bortoleto's veteran team-mate Nico Hulkenberg is yet to score a ...Keep reading
"Audi boss Mattia Binotto has set a target of competing for the Formula 1 championship by 2030 after a steady start for the series debutant. The German marque took Sauber’s spot on the F1 grid for 2026, and nine rounds into the campaign it is ninth in the standings with six points via sophomore Gabriel Bortoleto. Although Bortoleto's veteran team-mate Nico Hulkenberg is yet to score a ...Keep reading
"The Audi F1 chief has outlined when he wants the German marque to be fighting for the world title
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External links- AutosportJul 12, 2026, 8:02 AMAudi targets F1 title bid by 2030
Audi boss Mattia Binotto has set a target of competing for the Formula 1 championship by 2030 after a steady start for the series debutant. The German marque took Sauber’s spot on the F1 grid for 2026, and nine rounds into the campaign it is ninth in the standings with six points via sophomore Gabriel Bortoleto. Although Bortoleto's veteran team-mate Nico Hulkenberg is yet to score a ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comJul 12, 2026, 8:01 AMAudi's "target" is to fight for F1 title by 2030, says Mattia Binotto
Audi boss Mattia Binotto has set a target of competing for the Formula 1 championship by 2030 after a steady start for the series debutant. The German marque took Sauber’s spot on the F1 grid for 2026, and nine rounds into the campaign it is ninth in the standings with six points via sophomore Gabriel Bortoleto. Although Bortoleto's veteran team-mate Nico Hulkenberg is yet to score a ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsJul 12, 2026, 8:01 AMAudi's "target" is to fight for F1 title by 2030, says Mattia Binotto
The Audi F1 chief has outlined when he wants the German marque to be fighting for the world title
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