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Back to EpisodesAudi's F1 Debut: Powertrain Struggles & New Rules
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Audis Formula One debut at the Australian Grand Prix was marked by mixed results, with driver Gabriel Bortoleto securing a respectable ninth place despite powertrain issues. The team faced technical difficulties, including Nico Hulkenbergs inability to start the race and Bortoletos qualifying struggles. Despite early setbacks in Barcelona shakedowns and Bahrain tests, team leader Jonathan Wheatley remains optimistic about Audis in-house engine catching up to rivals. The new twenty twenty-six regulations, including the Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities system, are expected to tighten racing as engines and cars continue to improve. However, potential race cancellations in the Middle East due to conflicts may disrupt the schedule.
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