This was stated by team principal Mattia Binotto. The team, which will join Formula 1 in 2026, does not want to remain inactive for long; it already wants to win a championship by the end of the decade.
It's a big commitment, but with the factory's support, the project is not at all inconceivable:
"We don't just have to climb a mountain, but Mount Everest itself. It will take several years before we are truly successful, but our goal is clear: by the end of the decade, we want to be in contention for the championship title. Currently, there is still a big difference compared to what I saw at Ferrari; I could say that a chasm separates us. The infrastructure, the number of people, the mentality; we have to transform a small team into a large one. Our performance in 2024 is precisely what it is, because we are no longer focused on 2024, but on 2026. That is where our work, our developments, all our concentration is directed."
"Audi entered Formula 1 to become a competitive member of the field. This will remain the case until we win, but also after. We are thinking long-term; we want to evolve to become a winning team and be useful players in the sport. F1 is the pinnacle of motorsport, and it's fantastic that Audi has finally committed to it," said the Italian specialist.
