Alongside a new set of regulations coming in 2026, German car manufacturer Audi will be making its debut as a F1 team next season taking over Sauber. Joining Audi on this journey into a new Motorsport series is Revolut. The global fintech leader signing a landmark agreement with the future team starting from the 2026 FIA Formula One season.
What Revolut brings to Audi
The two brands are coming together with the goal of introducing more unique and fresh campaigns for fan interactions with the sport. Creating more opportunities for motorsport enthusiasts and introducing more perks for Revolut users.
Furthermore, Revolut will play a more role in the financial operations of Audi F1 team. Allowing fans to directly benefit from smoother checkout processes for team merchandise with Revolut. They also guarantee a high-end and user-friendly shopping experience.
About Revolut
Revolut is a British multinational neobank and fintech company that offers banking services for individuals and businesses. It was founded in July 2015 by British-Russian businessman Nikolay Storonsky and British-Ukrainian software engineer Vlad Yatsenko. The brand has more than 60 million international customers making more than half a billion transaction a month.
Through Revolut’s personal and business accounts, customers are promised a smoother transaction experience and more financial control. In the recent year, they have been recognised as “Europe’s most valuable private technology company.“
Both Audi F1 team and Revolut leaders are excited for the partnership and their mutual benefits. With Audi CEO Gernot Döllner and Sauber Team Principal Jonathan Wheatley highlighting the technical and strategic perks Revolut will bring to the team.
Gernot Döllner, CEO of AUDI AG and Chairman of the Board of Sauber Motorsport AG:
“Audi is entering Formula 1 with a clear ambition: to use the platform as a technologically relevant and economically sustainable investment in the future of the Audi brand. We firmly believe in the success of our project, which we are approaching with a realistic attitude and a mindset of continuous improvement.“
“In Revolut, we have found a partner that shares our ambitions and attitude. Formula 1 is a global stage that offers us the opportunity to reach new target groups together and generate enthusiasm for our products.”
Jonathan Wheatley, Team Principal of the future Audi F1 Team:
“With Revolut, we have found a partner that shares our core ethos of innovation and relentless ambition. This is more than a brand fit; it is a strategic alliance, engineered to challenge conventions in motorsport. From 2026, Revolut’s digital-first solutions will power key areas of our operations while also redefining how fans and communities engage with our team – delivering a seamless and engaging experience on and off the track.”
Nik Storonsky, CEO of Revolut:
“This is a monumental partnership for Revolut and the future Audi F1 Team. We’re accelerating towards 100 million customers. We’ll be bringing them into Formula 1 with unforgettable experiences at a pivotal time for the sport. As Revolut continues to challenge the status quo in global finance, the future Audi F1 Team is set to do the same in motorsport. With a shared outlook, global ambition and relentless drive for progress, this partnership will define what’s possible in Formula 1.”
