This was stated by Scuderia's team principal, Mattia Binotto. The team, which will enter Formula 1 in 2026, does not want to remain idle for long and wants to win a championship by the end of the decade.
That's a tough claim, but with the manufacturer's support, the project is by no means unrealistic:
"We don't just have to climb a mountain, we have to climb Mount Everest itself. It will take several years before we are truly successful, but our goal is clear: by the end of the decade, we want to be fighting for the championship title. The difference compared to what I saw at Ferrari is still huge; you could say there's a gulf separating us. The infrastructure, the number of employees, the mindset—we have to build a large team from a small one. Our performance in 2024 is precisely what it is because we are no longer focused on 2024, but on 2026. That's where our work, our developments, our entire concentration are directed.
Audi entered Formula 1 to become a competitive part of the field. This will continue until we win, but also afterward. We're thinking long-term, wanting to become a winning team and be a valuable part of the sport. Formula 1 is the pinnacle of motorsport, and it's fantastic that Audi has finally committed to this," explained the Italian expert.
