Racing Director Allan McNish joined the Audi F1 Team in Miami. The team has yet to score points since he was given that role. As a former driver and Team Principal, he feels the team’s performance is on par with any other weekend. However, he admits he doesn’t think the 2026 Austrian GP will fall…
Gabriel Bortoleto says he was compromised on Lap 1 st the 2026 F1 Barcelona-Catalunya GP, as Audi faced certain turbo issues all-through the weekend. While his teammate Nico Hülkenberg had a freak reason to retire from 2026 F1 Barcelona-Catalunya GP, Audi’s Bortoleto was compromised from Lap 1 itself which undone a decent qualifying result. A…
Gabriel Bortoleto cut a measured figure after his 2026 F1 Monaco GP ended before it had truly begun. A pre-race technical failure in the pit lane left the Audi driver starting from the very back of the grid. The Brazilian was preparing for his practice start when disaster struck. “The car just switched off when…
As Formula 1 kicks off the European leg of its calendar in the historic streets of Monte Carlo for the 2026 F1 Monaco GP, Audi duo Gabriel Bortoleto and Nico Hülkenberg look ahead to conquering the tight streets of Monaco while continuing their pursuit of victory in a tight midfield battle. After being an arm’s…
After the 2026 F1 Canadian GP, Audi driver Gabriel Bortoleto discussed the team’s struggles to get the tyres into the optimal temperature range in cold conditions, which led to the decision to start the race on the intermediate tyre. In the hours leading up to the start of the 2026 F1 Canadian GP, rain had…
With the 2026 F1 Canadian GP weekend hosting the third Sprint event of the season, F1 teams face a hectic weekend where severely limited practice time will put pressure on car setup and execution. Following a challenging overall weekend in Miami, the Audi F1 Team heads to Montreal with a clear determination to bounce back….
The opening stages of the 2026 F1 season have seen regulations concerns amongst drivers, yet Audi’s Gabriel Bortoleto believes that drivers will ultimately have to adapt to the new era of racing, while the FIA refines the rules. Ahead of the 2026 F1 Miami GP, Formula 1, the FIA, and stakeholders approved a number of…
The 2026 F1 Miami GP was a tough weekend for Audi with both its drivers, Gabriel Bortoleto and Nico Hülkenberg. While an outstanding recovery drive from Bortoleto at the Sunday race offered a glimpse of the German team’s true potential, the car’s reliability issues continue to give them a difficult time with their progress. Currently…
Despite leaving the 2026 F1 Miami GP without points, Audi‘s Racing Director Allan McNish noted several positive takeaways as the team prepares for their Montreal updates. After facing reliability issues throughout the first three races, Miami saw Nico Hülkenberg retire ahead of the Sprint due to an engine failure in his Audi R26. The German,…
Gabriel Bortoleto and Audi faced several issues during the 2026 F1 Miami GP weekend. First, he was disqualified from the Sprint Race for exceeding the engine intake air pressure. His teammate, Nico Hülkenberg, wasn’t even able to start the Sprint due to a power unit issue. The Sprint Race disqualification consequences for Bortoleto was a…
