It is reported that F1 legend Gerhard Berger may take a Niki Lauda-type position in the Audi F1 team, which will participate from 2026.
After Frédéric Vasseur’s move to Ferrari, Audi’s 2026 partner Sauber (now Alfa Romeo) has appointed Andreas Seidl, McLaren’s F1 team principal who previously worked with the Volkswagen Group, as a new driver. appointed as CEO.
However, a team principal for 2023 has yet to be named.
Gerhard Berger, who recently stepped down as head of the DTM (German Touring Car Championship), has ruled out a full-time return to motor racing, but La Gazzetta dello Sport is now confirming Berger’s future role at Audi. reports that it may not actually be full-time.
“The Austrian (Berger) has the management skills and charisma for the F1 world championship,” said correspondent Andrea Fani, citing a Volkswagen source.
“The hypothesis is that he will be a special consultant, like Lauda at Mercedes.”
Regarding Audi’s F1 team representative, Andreas Seidl, who joined as CEO of Sauber, is rumored to transfer to Audi in 2026 and serve as F1 team representative.
