After a lightning start in Australia, a points drought follows. The big problem: lack of racing pace and consistency.
Gabriel Bortoleto scored the only points for Audi in ninth place at the 2026 Formula 1 opener in Australia. Since then, the Brazilian and teammate Nico Hülkenberg have been waiting for another point win for over two months. Both drivers also came away empty-handed in Miami.
The big problem: Audi lacks racing pace and consistency while the competition is catching up. The pressure on the team is growing because the 2026 season is just the beginning of the Audi project, but expectations are high. The points drought raises questions about the team's development and the future of drivers like Bortoleto.
The gap to the midfield competition is increasing, and the lack of consistency endangers the credibility of the project. What's next: Audi urgently needs to show progress in the coming races, otherwise it risks losing its connection to the midfield for good. Read at Motorsport.com DE
Audi is in a performance slump in its first full F1 season. After a promising start, the points are missing - which raises questions about the development of the team and the future of drivers like Bortoleto. The pressure is growing as the competition catches up, while Audi lacks racing pace and consistency.
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