Audi R26 completes Barcelona shakedown—2026 F1 engine program enters real world
"Audi's F1 return is the most credible manufacturer gamble in years, but shakedown smoothness doesn't mean anything until qualifying trim. Ask Honda how the dyno felt in 2015."
— Revvly Take
Audi's new F1 powerplant got its first track time at Barcelona in the R26 test mule. The shakedown hits before the manufacturer fully commits to the grid in 2026, when the sport's hybrid engine regs shift again. Early data matters here—this is where hidden problems surface or confidence builds.
Josh Suttill
The Race · Jan 9
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