Audi confirms no further F1 power unit upgrades until 2027
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 8:16 AM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
Audi will not introduce additional updates to its Formula 1 power unit before the 2027 season, as announced by racing director Allan McNish. The team took over the Sauber squad this year and aimed to compete more effectively after launching its first engine project. Despite not consistently placing in the top 10 early in the season, Audi released a power unit upgrade at the Barcelona Grand Prix aimed at improving driveability. The absence of further upgrades suggests a focus on foundational development before the next engine regulations take effect.
- •McNish stated Audi won't upgrade its power unit until 2027.
- •Audi recently took over the Sauber team in F1.
- •The team launched its first engine upgrade at the Barcelona Grand Prix.
- •Audi's early season performance has not been competitive in the top 10.
- 8:16 AMAutosport — Audi won’t upgrade F1 power unit again until 2027
- 8:13 AMYahoo Sports — Audi won’t upgrade F1 power unit again until 2027
- 8:13 AMMotorsport.com — Audi won’t upgrade F1 power unit again until 2027
"Audi won’t add to its first Formula 1 power unit update by the end of the 2026 season, racing director Allan McNish has revealed. Having taken over the Sauber squad this year and introduced its very first F1 engine project, Audi rarely troubled the top 10 early in the season but launched a power unit upgrade at the Barcelona Grand Prix, providing “driveability mostly” as per Nico ...Keep reading
"Audi won’t add to its first Formula 1 power unit update by the end of the 2026 season, racing director Allan McNish has revealed. Having taken over the Sauber squad this year and introduced its very first F1 engine project, Audi rarely troubled the top 10 early in the season but launched a power unit upgrade at the Barcelona Grand Prix, providing “driveability mostly” as per Nico ...Keep reading
"Audi has decided not to update its F1 powertrain again this season – here’s why
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External links- AutosportAug 1, 2026, 8:16 AMAudi won’t upgrade F1 power unit again until 2027
Audi won’t add to its first Formula 1 power unit update by the end of the 2026 season, racing director Allan McNish has revealed. Having taken over the Sauber squad this year and introduced its very first F1 engine project, Audi rarely troubled the top 10 early in the season but launched a power unit upgrade at the Barcelona Grand Prix, providing “driveability mostly” as per Nico ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsAug 1, 2026, 8:13 AMAudi won’t upgrade F1 power unit again until 2027
Audi has decided not to update its F1 powertrain again this season – here’s why
- Motorsport.comAug 1, 2026, 8:13 AMAudi won’t upgrade F1 power unit again until 2027
Audi won’t add to its first Formula 1 power unit update by the end of the 2026 season, racing director Allan McNish has revealed. Having taken over the Sauber squad this year and introduced its very first F1 engine project, Audi rarely troubled the top 10 early in the season but launched a power unit upgrade at the Barcelona Grand Prix, providing “driveability mostly” as per Nico ...Keep reading
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