Melbourne 2026
We owned our moment.
- Curated race week moments
- Iconic Melbourne locations
The Audi Formula 1® debut arrived in Melbourne with one clear objective – to begin a new chapter at the highest level of motorsport. Across an unforgettable weekend at the FORMULA 1 QATAR AIRWAYS AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX 2026, the Audi Revolut F1® Team secured its first championship points, marking an important milestone in the journey ahead.
GABRIEL BORTOLETO
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
ALBERT PARK
AUDI POWER UNIT
Activations
Race week extended well beyond Albert Park with Audi activating in the city of Melbourne. AFLOAT was the centre of the action, a place for friends to gather and immerse themselves in the excitement of Formula 1®. Beyond the river, Audi teamed up with Nico's Deli and Axil Coffee Roasters to bring unique flavours and energy to Melbourne's vibrant laneway culture.
New arrivals
In a special moment during the Formula 1 celebrations, our AFLOAT activation saw the all-new Q3 unveiled for the first time in Australia, alongside arguably the fastest production SUV ever – the RSQ8 Performance.
The arrival of the new Audi RS 5 at the Albert Park Trackside Suite marked another significant chapter for Audi in 2026. Combining versatility with high-performance engineering, the latest RS 5 is sleek but powerful with a 2.9-litre twin-turbo V6 delivering 470kW and 825Nm¹ through permanent quattro all-wheel drive. It's yet to meet a corner it didn't like.
The Audi Q5 e-hybrid brings the much anticipated sequel to one of Audi’s most recognised SUV nameplates. With up to 100km of electric driving range and a new-generation high-voltage battery offering 45% greater capacity¹, it combines greater efficiency with the refinement and versatility expected from the iconic Q5 badge.
Audi R8 LMP
Originally created for the 2004 Bathurst 24 Hour race, the Audi R8 LMP900 Crocodile car became one of the most recognisable race liveries in Audi Sport history. More than two decades later, the car returned to Melbourne as part of the Audi Formula 1® debut celebrations – reconnecting the brand’s racing heritage with its newest chapter on the grid.
Every era of racing has moved us forward. From early victories to engineering firsts, each milestone has shaped how Audi engineers for the next race, and how we win. These are the moments that have led us here, to Formula 1®.
Our Origins
August Horch
Founder of Audi
Silver Arrows
Auto Union is formed in 1932 by four German carmakers: Audi, DKW, Horch and Wanderer.
Its Silver Arrows, engineered for speed and aerodynamics, dominate Grand Prix racing for years, literally re-shaping the world of automotive design.
Type c
torque 853Nm @ 2,500RPM
peak output 520hp
top speed 300km/h
Bernd Rosemeyer
1936 European Champion
Legend in his own right
Darling of the masses
Quattro
1987 safari rally
200 Quattro
hannu mikkola/arne hertz
PIKES PEAK, COLORADO
1987 hillclimb event
Walter Röhrl
Audi quattro all-wheel drive changes rallying forever by introducing a permanent AWD system.
Audi sets a new benchmark for control, capability, and competitive dominance, proving that innovation can conquer any surface.
Le Mans // DTM
13 Le Mans wins in 18 years establish Audi as an endurance racing leader built on speed, strategy and technology.
12 DTM driver titles in the same era underline our dominance across disciplines.
Each victory reinforcing our north star – Vorsprung durch Technik.
2005 dtm
ABT-AUDI TT-R
LAURENT AIELLO
CHAMPION
2005 le mans
audi r8
kristensen / lehto / werner
victory for champion racing
Dakar Rally
2024 DAKAR RALLY
Audi RS Q e-tron
1st WIN WITH ELECTRIC DRIVETRAIN
SAINZ / CRUZ
The Audi RS Q e-tron claims the first Dakar Rally win with an electric drivetrain, engineered to perform in the harshest terrain on earth.
A milestone that shows sustainable technology can deliver at the highest level of motorsport.
The pinnacle of motorsport
More than a century after Audi's motorsport journey began, Melbourne marked the beginning of Audi's Formula 1® journey with the Audi Revolut F1® Team making its long-awaited debut and securing its first championship points.
2005 dtm
ABT-AUDI TT-R
LAURENT AIELLO
CHAMPION
first F1® points
debut season
Albert Park, Melbourne
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