Audi has a better pedigree than Red Bull, COO and CTO of the German team thinks. Photo: Audi Media Center
Speaking via Reuters, the Audi project boss said he believes Audi possesses more specific skills in engine development, while acknowledging that direct comparisons remain difficult at this stage.
Binotto pointed to Audi’s broader technical background and engineering knowledge as strengths that could prove decisive over time. His remarks come amid increasing discussion around the competitive order of the 2026 power units, with Mercedes and Red Bull frequently cited as early front-runners.
Audi has also been part of those conversations, with the German manufacturer set to unveil its 2026 challenger in January.
Speaking to a betting site, Priestley said Hamilton was lively at team parties and recalled an evening where Hamilton DJed at a nightclub, with then-partner Nicole Scherzinger singing.
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