Audi unveiled the final livery of their R26 challenger and doubled down on their bold ambition to win a world title by 2030 at their season launch event in Berlin on Tuesday. Taking over from the privately owned Sauber, Audi embark upon their first-ever F1 season in 2026.

Images of a mysterious all-black Audi R26 have spread online, as the German team debuted their 2026 challenger ahead of their rivals at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya on Friday.  Several photos and videos of the R26 - all with varying degrees of credibility - were posted to social media as Audi completed their first ever shakedown.