P1 with Matt and Tommy Our reaction to the Audi F1 car launch (Live from Munich)
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Jan 20, 2026 Formula One team principal Jonathan Wheatley joins to share insights from the Audi Revolut F1 Team launch in Berlin. He reflects on the thrill of unveiling the new car and discusses his journey from mechanic to team leader. Wheatley shares his desire to drive an F1 car and wishes for fewer regulations to boost creativity in engineering. He expresses hopes for Audi's competitiveness in their debut season and is excited about the integration of works engines in the 2026 regulations. A lively discussion filled with passion for the sport!
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Live Launch Atmosphere
- Matt and Tom attended the Audi Revolut F1 Team launch live in Berlin and described the electric atmosphere and backdrop.
- They noted celebrity sightings like Gabriel Borselletto and Nico Hülkenberg wandering past the venue.
Distinctive Livery Palette
- The livery uses four official colours: chalk, titanium, graphite and lava red which creates strong visual blocks.
- Tom and Matt agreed the lava red pops and the rear wing with the Audi logo looks striking on track.
Block Colours Versus Flow
- Matt felt the block-colour approach can look jarring compared with flowing liveries, but praised the titanium front detail.
- Tom thought more lava red would have been nice and expects the blocks to stand out on the grid.