Audi Revolut F1 Team Kicks Off 2026 Season With R26 Reveal

[Source: Audi Revolut F1 Team]

No more guessing. No more hypotheticals or assumptions. The Audi Revolut F1 Team has officially revealed the R26 car that will compete in the 2026 Formula 1 season. The Audi Formula 1 World Championship journey starts now.

We finally got to see what the highly anticipated R26 car is going to look like when it pulls up to the grid in Australia for opening weekend in just 44 days. The color scheme is what we expected with titanium, carbon black and the newly introduced Audi Lava Red. Although to our eyes the Audi Lava Red looks a bit more orange here than in the original concept photos but that could just be the lighting. In any event, it is time to get the season started.

“Today marks more than a launch; it marks the public declaration of a new era for Audi,” explained Gernot Döllner, CEO of AUDI AG and Chairman of the Board of Management of Audi Motorsport AG.

The R26 design language doesn’t stop at the car. It carries across the entire Audi Revolut F1 Team experience, from paddock apparel to the motorhome and pit garage. Clean structural lines, brushed surfaces, and signature Lava Red details unify the team’s presence, creating a cohesive look that’s as purposeful and precise as the machine itself.

Alongside the debut of the R26 livery, the team also unveiled its custom race and team apparel, co-developed with official partner adidas. Designed to mirror the car’s clean, technical aesthetic, the clothing carries the same focus on clarity and precision, creating a cohesive look that unites the car and the people behind it—both trackside and beyond.

The collection goes on sale globally on February 19, 2026, coinciding with the launch of the team’s new e-commerce platform featuring seamless Revolut Pay checkout. Fans will also be able to purchase the gear through adidas’ official online store and select retailers worldwide. Limited-edition seasonal drops will round out the lineup, blending motorsport performance wear with everyday style.

Every member of the Audi Revolut F1 Team is excited that this day has finally arrived and ready for the next steps. “This car is the physical embodiment of thousands of hours of hard work from a hugely talented group of people across our facilities,” said Jonathan Wheatley, Audi Revolut F1 Team Principal. “Today, we start this journey with immense pride, but also with humility. This is just day one of a long campaign. Our mission is to embed a championship DNA into every fiber of this team. A culture of resilience, precision, and relentless curiosity where we stop at nothing to find performance. For everyone here, the excitement comes from this challenge: to build a team that gets stronger with every lap, every debrief, and every race. We will turn our long-term ambition into on-track reality, day by day, decision by decision.”

Team drivers Nico Hulkenberg and Gabriel Bortoleto shared the same sentiment. There is energy and excitement around the entire team. That extends of course to their fans around the world. The R26 reveal only stoked those flames further. Round 1 can’t get here soon enough.