Audi Revolut F1 Team Aims to Build on Recent Gains at Silverstone
The Audi Revolut F1 Team heads to the 2026 British Grand Prix at Silverstone with momentum from recent performances, particularly a strong Austrian GP weekend. Nico Hulkenberg and Gabriel Bortoleto both aim to convert consistent midfield pace into a points finish at one of Formula 1's most historic circuits, which also hosts a Sprint event.
Momentum building ahead of home race for Formula 1's newest constructor
The Audi Revolut F1 Team arrives at Silverstone for Round 9 of the 2026 Formula 1 World Championship with a clear objective: convert recent momentum into points at one of the sport's most storied circuits. [1]
Encouraging steps in pace, execution and overall performance across the past several events have provided the team with what it describes as "a solid foundation on which to build," with the focus now set on continuing that upward curve at Silverstone. [1] The British GP weekend carries additional weight this season as it features a Sprint format, compressing the preparation window and placing a premium on rapid car setup decisions. [2]
The Austrian Grand Prix served as a particular highlight in Audi's recent run of form. Both Nico Hulkenberg and Gabriel Bortoleto maximised their R26s across qualifying and the race in Spielberg, with Racing Director Allan McNish describing it as "one of the best weekends we have had, from an operational point of view, and a blueprint of what we need to do to keep progressing." [2] [3]
Hulkenberg brings personal motivation to Silverstone beyond the team's wider ambitions. The German driver secured a podium finish at the same circuit in 2025, and he arrives hoping to repeat that form with the updated R26 package. [1] Bortoleto, meanwhile, has finished 11th in three consecutive races, placing him on the fringes of the points zone and underlining the team's growing consistency in the midfield. [1]
:::analysis Audi's trajectory through the opening phase of their debut Formula 1 season reflects a team prioritising process over result. The Austrian weekend demonstrated that operational cleanliness, not just raw pace, is central to their short-term scoring ambitions. Silverstone's high-speed sweeps and demanding aerodynamic requirements will pose a different set of challenges to the Red Bull Ring, and how the R26 responds to those characteristics will offer a useful read on the team's development direction for the second half of 2026.
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The team also benefits from additional track activity this weekend through its driver development programme. Freddie Slater and Emma Felbermayr, members of the Audi Driver Development Programme, are both competing at Silverstone in Formula 3 and F1 Academy respectively. [1] [5]
The 2026 British Grand Prix marks Audi's ninth race as a constructor. The team, formed from the acquisition of the former Sauber operation, is led by Team Principal Mattia Binotto and fields drivers Hulkenberg and Bortoleto in what is described as a blend of proven experience and emerging talent. [4]
Related reading
- [1]British Grand Prix 2026: Preview | Audi Revolut F1 Team (audif1). Accessed 2026-07-01.
- [2]Silverstone Sprint Weekend: Audi Revolut F1 Team's Challenge (audif1). Accessed 2026-07-01.
- [3]Austrian Grand Prix Day 3 | Audi Revolut F1 Team (audif1). Accessed 2026-07-01.
- [4]Audi F1 Team | Formula1.com (formula1). Accessed 2026-07-01.
- [5]Audi wants to capitalize on the Austrian momentum at Silverstone | AutoHebdo (autohebdof1). Accessed 2026-07-01.