Audi F1 Crew indicators Revolut as 2026 title sponsor

The Audi Formulation 1 Crew has signed fintech large Revolut as its title sponsor for when the German marque makes its championship debut in 2026. 

Revolut, a British-based on-line financial institution which was valued at $45billion final 12 months, has agreed what's been dubbed as a “landmark” long-term settlement.

It comes forward of Audi's F1 debut subsequent 12 months, because the producer will full a full takeover of Swiss outfit Sauber.

Revolut shall be greater than only a conventional sponsor on Audi's automobiles and tools although, as it should even be built-in into the group's monetary operations and help fan choices. 

Crew boss Jonathan Wheatley mentioned: “With Revolut, we've got discovered a companion that shares our core ethos of innovation and relentless ambition.

“That is greater than a model match; it's a strategic alliance, engineered to problem conventions in motorsport. 

“From 2026, Revolut's digital-first options will energy key areas of our operations whereas additionally redefining how followers and communities interact with our group – delivering a seamless and fascinating expertise on and off the monitor.”

This shall be Revolut's first F1 sponsorship since its founding in 2015 and can exchange Sauber's present cope with sports activities betting firm Stake and its related streaming platform Kick.

Revolut CEO Nik Storonsky mentioned: “This can be a monumental partnership for Revolut and the longer term Audi F1 Crew.

“We're accelerating in direction of 100 million clients, and we'll be bringing them into Formulation 1 with unforgettable experiences at a pivotal time for the game.

“As Revolut continues to problem the established order in world finance, the longer term Audi F1 Crew is ready to do the identical in motorsport.

“With a shared outlook, world ambition and relentless drive for progress, this partnership will outline what's attainable in Formulation 1.”

Audi will make its F1 debut through the first 12 months of the brand new technical laws, which embrace an even bigger concentrate on electrical power. 

The German producer is working its energy models division out of its Neuburg plant in Germany, with different places in Hinwil, Switzerland and Oxfordshire, England.