With Audi set to enter Formula 1 as a works outfit after the takeover of the Sauber F1 team by 2026, the German automaker has announced the sale of the new team

The Qatar Investment Authority, the sovereign wealth fund of Qatar, will buy a “substantial minority” stake in Sauber, the Formula 1 team owned by Audi.

The Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) announced that it had acquired a significant minority stake in Sauber Holding AG, which will become Audi’s F1 factory team in 2026.

Qatar's sovereign wealth fund, QIA, has invested in Audi's Formula 1 team, providing significant capital to accelerate its 2026 entry.

Audi's Formula 1 venture will be backed by the Qatar Investment Authority giving the Swiss team much needed financial backing ahead of it's debut in 2026.

The agreement was announced last week during the Qatar Grand Prix. Through its sovereign investment fund (QIA), the Middle Eastern nation has

Saubers owners Audi have confirmed they are selling a significant minority shareholding – believed to be roughly 30 per cent; watch the Sprint on Saturday at 2pm, with Qualifying for the main race at 6pm,

The Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) has agreed to acquire a “significant minority” stake in Audi’s Formula 1 team, becoming a long-term investor and strategic partner. This sovereign wealth fund’s investment will provide a substantial capital injection to support infrastructure and team buildout,

The Audi F1 project has sold a ‘significant’ minority stake to the Qatar Investment Authority The 2024 Formula 1 season is winding down, but plans are already in motion for not just the 2025 season, but the 2026 campaign.