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<h1>Audi's 2026 F1 Car Makes Its Debut in Barcelona</h1>
<p>Audi's first look at its 2026 Formula 1 car has been shared online, featuring clips from its shakedown session in Barcelona that were uploaded to YouTube.</p>
<p>The vehicle, named R26, completed several laps at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, making Audi the first team to operate its new car ahead of a private test scheduled for late January.</p>
<p>Drivers <a href="https://www.motorsport.com/driver/nico-hulkenberg/9327/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Nico Hulkenberg</a> and <a href="https://www.motorsport.com/driver/gabriel-bortoleto/950450/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Gabriel Bortoleto</a> participated in the shakedown, marking the team's first attempt to test Audi's inaugural F1 power unit as they embrace their new identity.</p>
<p>Initially, low-quality images surfaced online claiming to showcase the new car, but these turned out to be AI-generated with a blurred effect. However, the YouTube footage from F1 A TODO GAS shows the R26 in action from a distance, revealing some important design features.</p>
<p>Audi subsequently released teaser images of the R26, deliberately keeping certain aspects hidden to maintain the mystery around its design. Notably, next year's models are 100mm narrower, resulting in a visibly different appearance. Early glimpses highlight a slightly elevated nose and an in-washing front wing, consistent with the FIA's regulations aiming to manage airflow around the front wing.</p>
<p>A significant design element is the push-rod front suspension system, diverging from the previous pull-rod configurations seen in other teams, such as McLaren and Red Bull. This shift comes as teams adapt their designs to the new regulations focused on maintaining optimal ride height.</p>
<p>While it’s challenging to discern the rear suspension system from the grainy footage, it also appears to feature a push-rod layout. Historically, F1 teams predominantly used pull-rod systems for lower center of gravity but have begun exploring push-rod architectures in recent years. The sidepod design also diverges from earlier trends, hinting at an innovative approach to optimizing airflow.</p>
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