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Dec 07, 2022

Audi livery enters F1 22 today way ahead of their debut into Formula One in 2026 in today’s update

From Press Release:

Neuburg a. d. Donau, December 7, 2022 – Formula 1 fans will have to wait a little longer before Audi competes in the top class of motorsport for the first time in early 2026. The  virtual world is shortening the wait: The brand with the four rings is already part of the  official EA SPORTS F1® 22 racing game from Codemasters. 

At the end of August, Audi announced its entry into Formula 1 during the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps and at the same time unveiled a show car with a special Audi F1 launch  livery. EA SPORTS and Codemasters have now digitally recreated this exact show car in perfect detail and integrated it into the F1® 22 video game with the latest in-game update.  

“It’s not a given to be a part of the official simulation of Formula 1 three years before our first  race,” said Henrik Wenders, Head of Brand Audi. “Our show car has caused quite a stir from the  very first moment with its striking design and the color scheme that is typical of Audi in  motorsport. Everywhere it has been in action, the reactions have been extremely positive. I’m  convinced that our show car will also win many fans in the virtual world.” 

EA SPORTS is regarded as the leading developer of sports games for console and PC. F1® 22 is  the latest version of the official video game of the FIA Formula 1 World Championship, available  for PlayStation, Xbox and PC – also in VR on PC. All of the current teams, drivers and tracks are  included in the game. Audi’s show car is part of the “Podium Pass Series 4 VIP tier” will be  available to gamers from December 7. 

“There was incredible excitement when Audi announced it would be joining the F1 grid,” said Paul Jeal, F1 Senior Franchise Director at Codemasters. “We are excited to deliver the stunning launch livery to EA SPORTS F1 22 players as part of Podium Pass Series 4, allowing Audi to  establish itself as a title contender in the virtual world ahead of its debut in 2026.” 

In the real world, Audi will compete in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship, starting in the  2026 season, with its own factory team in cooperation with Swiss racing team Sauber. The first  tests are planned for 2025. At its Neuburg an der Donau facility, Audi is developing its own  power unit for the new Formula 1 regulations that will apply from 2026 and take a major step  toward sustainability. The power units will be more efficient than they are today, as the 1/2 proportion of electric power will increase significantly and CO2-neutral synthetic fuel, according to EU standards, will be used. 

Information about F1® 22: https://www.ea.com/games/f1/f1-22