That prompted its rally arm to go back to the drawing ... when it steps up to the big game in 2026. Success for Audi in customer racing would be a handy distraction if its F1 programme falls ...
Not only is Sainz still racing, he won this year's Dakar Rally in an Audi to become the oldest winner of the event in its history. That means he was ready to hop into an F1 car on short notice.