Qatar Investment Authority acquires stake in Audi's F1 Project

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Investment Authority, the sovereign wealth fund of the State of Qatar, has signed definitive agreements to acquire a significant mi...

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Investment Authority, the sovereign wealth fund of the State of Qatar, has signed definitive agreements to acquire a significant minority stake in Sauber Holding AG, Audi's future factory team.

With this investment, QIA will enter Audi's Formula 1 Project as a long-term investor and partner. QIA's investment will provide a substantial capital injection and further pave the way for increasing infrastructure and team buildout, positioning the team for long-term success in Formula 1.

The investment is consistent with QIA's focus on investments with long-term growth potential. Formula 1 is a fast-growing sport with significant upside potential through continued global expansion, deeper fan engagement and significant commercialization opportunities.

With the change of the technical regulations in 2026, Audi will officially enter Formula 1 with a factory team. Both facilities in Neuburg and Hinwil are further ramping up to meet the standards needed for success.

With the recent announcement of driver Gabriel Bortoleto (20), who will race alongside Nico Hülkenberg (37), the project has taken the next important step. The announcement of the complete takeover of Sauber in March and the appointment of Mattia Binotto as CTO and COO of the project, and Jonathan Wheatley as team principal from the middle of next year, demonstrate Audi's determination. The investment will add to a list of important milestones in the near future.