Mattia Binotto says Audi has fourth-best chassis in F1
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 12:07 PM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
Audi team principal Mattia Binotto announced that the team possesses the fourth-best chassis in Formula 1, as indicated by GPS data from the 2026 season. Despite facing early season challenges, including reliability issues, Binotto expressed confidence in the team's progress. Audi currently ranks ninth in the constructors' standings. Binotto set a target for closing the engine performance gap by 2028, identifying that development requires time and a solid foundation in both engine and drivability. His long-term objective is for Audi to compete effectively for titles by 2030.
- •Audi claims to have the fourth-best chassis in F1 for 2026.
- •Team currently ranks ninth in the constructors’ standings.
- •Reliability issues have hindered initial race results this season.
- •Binotto aims to close engine performance gap by 2028.
- •Long-term goal set for competing for titles by 2030.
- 12:07 PMYahoo Sports — Audi has the fourth best chassis and will close engine gap in 2028, says Mattia Binotto
- 12:07 PMMotorsport.com — Audi has the fourth best chassis and will close engine gap in 2028, says Mattia Binotto
"Mattia Binotto has very clear ideas about Audi’s objectives, especially in the long term, which is crucial as it means having a precise roadmap of the steps required to turn ambition into success in Formula 1. In its first season as a works outfit, Audi already has a strong foundation, as the Italian engineer claims his team has the fourth-best chassis in the field. Speaking about the start ...Keep reading
"The Audi team principal believes that GPS data collected over the opening rounds of the 2026 F1 season shows that the German outfit has the fourth best chassis on the grid
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 3, 2026, 12:07 PMAudi has the fourth best chassis and will close engine gap in 2028, says Mattia Binotto
The Audi team principal believes that GPS data collected over the opening rounds of the 2026 F1 season shows that the German outfit has the fourth best chassis on the grid
- Motorsport.comJun 3, 2026, 12:07 PMAudi has the fourth best chassis and will close engine gap in 2028, says Mattia Binotto
Mattia Binotto has very clear ideas about Audi’s objectives, especially in the long term, which is crucial as it means having a precise roadmap of the steps required to turn ambition into success in Formula 1. In its first season as a works outfit, Audi already has a strong foundation, as the Italian engineer claims his team has the fourth-best chassis in the field. Speaking about the start ...Keep reading
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