Allan McNish on Audi’s Formula 1 Ambition: ‘Why Wouldn’t I?’ – A Master of Endurance and Excellence Takes the Wheel at a Defining Juncture for the German Manufacturer

Allan McNish and Mattia Binotto - Audi F1 Racing Director appointment 2026

Allan McNish explains why he joined Audi F1 as Racing Director with a simple ‘Why wouldn’t I?’ The Le Mans legend steps up alongside Mattia Binotto as the German manufacturer builds its long-term Formula 1 future in 2026.

Audi Backs Hülkenberg as Cornerstone of 2026 Project: Binotto Emphasizes Experience Over Age in Manufacturer’s Long-Term F1 Plan

Mattia Binotto and Nico Hulkenberg in Audi F1 team apparel, 2026 season

Mattia Binotto confirms Audi’s long-term commitment to Nico Hülkenberg for its 2026 F1 project, citing the 38-year-old’s focus and lap times as key to development. The move signals Audi’s strategy to prioritize experience over age amid new power unit and aero regulations.