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as of

The same lines as the two team dossiers, set beside each other. Each line is one record, printed as its source printed it. Where a column says "None in this record", no confirmed record names that team there; it is not a statement about the team.

Who owns it

Who owns each team now, each line in its document's own words with that document's date. Stake sales are listed apart.

Audi

No current owner is stated in this record; see stake sales.

Racing Bulls

  • Red Bull (brand name as printed) as of 12 November 2026
    Stake or control, as stated
    one of two Red Bull-owned Formula 1 teams
    Source Red Bull, undated; read 12 November 2026 record
    Quote

    VCARB F1 Team - Speculative Application. Published by a party to it, Red Bull, undated; read 12 November 2026. It says:

    Visa Cash App Racing Bulls F1 Team is one of two Red Bull-owned Formula 1 teams.

Disclosed stake sales

Each sale a party to it announced, newest first. A sale is an event on its date, not a statement of who owns the team now.

Audi

  • Buyer Qatar Investment Authority
    Stake, as stated
    a significant minority stake in Sauber Holding AG
    Price, as stated
    not disclosed: no price stated in the announcement
    Valuation, as stated
    not disclosed: no valuation stated in the announcement
    Announced
    29 November 2024
    Source AUDI AG, Qatar Investment Authority, record
    Quote

    Audi F1 Project strengthened by investment from QIA. Published by a party to it, AUDI AG, 29 November 2024. It says:

    Audi and Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) team up to accelerate the preparation for the Formula 1 entry of the four rings in 2026. QIA, the sovereign wealth fund of the State of Qatar, has signed definitive agreements to acquire a significant minority stake in Sauber Holding AG, the future factory team of Audi. paragraph 1
    11/29/2024 dateline

    QIA investment strengthens Audi F1 Project. Published by a party to it, Qatar Investment Authority, 29 November 2024. It says:

    DOHA, Friday 29 November: QIA, 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. paragraph 1
  • Buyer Audi (brand name as printed)
    Seller
    Islero Investments AG
    Stake, as stated
    100 percent of Sauber Holding AG
    Price, as stated
    not disclosed: no price stated in the release
    Valuation, as stated
    not disclosed: no valuation stated in the release
    Announced
    March 2024 as stated: March 2024
    Completed
    January 2025
    Source AUDI AG, undated; read 12 November 2026 AUDI AG, undated; read 12 November 2026 record
    Quote

    Audi accelerates preparations for successful entry into Formula 1 and significantly expands its commitment. Published by a party to it, AUDI AG, undated; read 12 November 2026. It says:

    In this context, Audi plans to take over 100 percent of Sauber Holding AG. A corresponding agreement has been reached with the current majority shareholder Islero Investments AG, which fully supports the change. In addition to chairing the shareholder committee of Audi Formula Racing GmbH, Oliver Hoffmann will become Chairman of the Board of Directors of all Sauber companies. media release of 03/08/2024, body

    In a nutshell: The Audi F1 Project. Published by a party to it, AUDI AG, undated; read 12 November 2026. It says:

    March 2024 Audi announces the complete takeover of Sauber ahead of schedule. page 18, timeline, March 2024
    January 2025 With the complete takeover of Sauber Holding AG, Audi takes another important step on its way into Formula 1. The complete takeover paves the way for the Qatar sovereign wealth fund to come on board as an investor with a capital increase. page 18, timeline, January 2025

Racing Bulls

None in this record.

Drivers and their terms

Drivers announced for 2027, with the term as the team stated it. A driver under contract with no term stated, and a reserve, is not counted as a 2027 seat.

Audi

No 2027 race seat announced in this record.

Racing Bulls

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