Audi and Red Bull, side by side
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.
Red Bull
- Red Bull Technology Limited as of 12 November 2026
- Stake or control, as stated
- Ownership of shares – 75% or more Ownership of voting rights - 75% or more nature of control of RED BULL RACING LIMITED, company 03120645, on the UK company register
Source Companies House, register read 12 November 2026Quote
RED BULL RACING LIMITED persons with significant control - Find and update company information - GOV.UK. Published by a public body, Companies House, register read 12 November 2026. It says:
RED BULL RACING LIMITED Company number 03120645 company heading of the register page
Red Bull Technology Limited Active Notified on 6 April 2016 Governing law England And Wales Legal form Private Limited Company Place registered England And Wales Registration number 05202976 Incorporated in England And Wales Nature of control Ownership of shares – 75% or more Ownership of voting rights - 75% or more list of persons with significant control, the one active entry
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,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 2026Quote
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
Red Bull
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.
Red Bull
- Isack Hadjar
- Role
- race seat the team's words: completing its driver line-up for the 2027 Formula One season
- 2027 seat
- confirmed for 2027
- Term, as stated
- an extension to Isack Hadjar’s contract
- Contract through
- length not announced
- Announced
- 23 September 2026
Source Oracle Red Bull Racing,Quote
Oracle Red Bull Racing announces 2027 driver line-up. Published by a party to it, Oracle Red Bull Racing, 23 September 2026. It says:
Oracle Red Bull Racing is delighted to announce an extension to Isack Hadjar’s contract, completing its driver line-up for the 2027 Formula One season. article, standfirst under the headline
3 min readPublished on 23.09.2026 · 07:15 UTC line under the headline: reading time and date
- Max Verstappen
- Role
- race seat the team's words: its driver pairing for 2027
- 2027 seat
- confirmed for 2027
- Term, as stated
- until the end of 2030
- Contract through
- 2030
- Announced
- extension date not stated
Source Oracle Red Bull Racing,Quote
Oracle Red Bull Racing announces 2027 driver line-up. Published by a party to it, Oracle Red Bull Racing, 23 September 2026. It says:
Having already extended Max Verstappen's contract until the end of 2030, Oracle Red Bull Racing has now secured its driver pairing for 2027 as the Team continues to build and solidify its future. article, fourth paragraph
- Nikola Tsolov
- Role
- reserve the team's words: Reserve Driver
- 2027 seat
- reserve; not counted as a race seat
- Contract through
- length not announced
- Announced
- 12 November 2026
Source Oracle Red Bull Racing, Formula 1,Quote
Nikola Tsolov named Red Bull Reserve Driver for 2027. Published by a party to it, Oracle Red Bull Racing, 12 November 2026. It says:
Nikola Tsolov will take on the role of Reserve Driver for Oracle Red Bull Racing and Visa Cash App Racing Bulls in 2027, marking an important next step in the 19-year-old Bulgarian’s journey towards racing in Formula 1. article, first paragraph, the whole sentence
Nikola Tsolov to join Red Bull and Racing Bulls as reserve driver for 2027. Published by the championship's own newsroom, Formula 1, 12 November 2026. It says:
Nov 12, 2026 3:21pm UTC Red Bull and Racing Bulls have confirmed that Formula 2 racer Nikola Tsolov will serve as their shared reserve driver for the 2027 season. dateline and first paragraph