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F1 veteran issues Sainz CHALLENGE over Audi seat

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F1 veteran issues Sainz CHALLENGE over Audi seat

This F1 veteran has boasted their credentials in an effort to secure an Audi seat for 2026

By Sheona Mountford.

A Formula 1 veteran has put his name forward to be Audi's lead driver when they arrive on the grid in 2026.

The German company will take over from Sauber in 2026, and will be helmed by former McLaren team principal Andreas Seidl - who left his previous team last season.

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Valtteri Bottas and Zhou Guanyu currently drive for Kick Sauber, the former previously racing at Mercedes and achieving 10 career wins.

Various names have been mentioned in association with the 2026 Audi project, including four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel, and Carlos Sainz, who is out of contract for 2025.

Concept Audi F1 car
Concept Audi F1 car
Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz
Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz

Bottas expresses interest in the Audi project

Kick Sauber driver Valtteri Bottas
Kick Sauber driver Valtteri Bottas

“I would prefer to join the Audi project, ideally in a leading role. If you look at my CV, you know what I can do in the right car.

“I always feel better when I can commit to a team without the distraction of contracts and things like that,” said the Finn.

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