The Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) announced that it had acquired a significant minority stake in Sauber Holding AG, which will become Audi’s F1 factory team in 2026.

The deal will be completed next year, after Audi has taken full ownership of the Sauber team that is the basis for its entry. Qatar is the third largest shareholder in the Volkswa

Audi has sold a stake in its Formula One team to Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund ahead of the German manufacturer’s entry to the sport in 2026. Audi announced on Friday ahead of this weekend’s Qatar Grand Prix that the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) had acquired a “significant minority stake” in the team,

Let’s recap: back in 2022 Audi agreed to enter F1 as a full works team, and it has slowly been taking over Sauber - formerly badged up as Alfa Romeo - ever since. All along the cunning plan has been for it to join the grid when F1’s regulations are revamped in 2026, with everything from its own engine to Audi-branded washers (probably).

Audi have sold a minority stake in their Formula 1 team to Qatar as the Arab world's involvement with F1 continues to grow.

Saubers owners Audi have confirmed they are selling a significant minority shareholding – believed to be roughly 30 per cent; watch the Sprint on Saturday at 2pm, with Qualifying for the main race at 6pm,

The Qatar Investment Authority is buying a stake in the Audi Formula One racing team, joining other Gulf sovereign funds who have been channeling their vast wealth into global sports franchises.

The Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) has acquired a “significant minority stake” in Sauber Holding AG, the future Audi Formula 1 team. QIA is already a stakeholder in the Volkswagen Group – Audi’s

The sovereign wealth fund of Qatar is acquiring a “significant minority stake” in what will become Audi’s works Formula 1 team from 2026, in a deal announced Friday at the Qatar Grand Prix. A joint statement said the Qatar Investment Authority will be “a long-term investor and partner” and provide “a substantial capital injection” that will help the team expand its infrastructure.

The Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) has agreed to acquire a “significant minority” stake in Audi’s Formula 1 team, becoming a long-term investor and strategic partner. This sovereign wealth fund’s investment will provide a substantial capital injection to support infrastructure and team buildout,