The Manufacturer War

Audi vs. Cadillac

Tracking the 2026 Grid Entrants

AUDI

Audi F1 Team

Entering as a factory works team

Power Unit
Audi F1
Lead Driver
Nico Hülkenberg
Points (proj.)
Reliability
TBD
CAD

Cadillac F1 Team

GM-backed 11th team entry

Power Unit
Cadillac / GM
Lead Driver
Sergio Pérez
Points (proj.)
Reliability
TBD

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Who finishes higher in the 2026 Constructors' Championship?

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2026 ERS Deployment Comparison

SpecificationAudiCadillac
ERS Power Output350 kW (est.)350 kW (est.)
Battery Capacity8.5 MJ per lap8.5 MJ per lap
Deployment StrategyAggressive — early lap surgeConservative — balanced distribution
Regen Efficiency~95% (target)~92% (projected)
MGU-K / MGU-HSingle MGU-K (2026 regs)Single MGU-K (2026 regs)
Development PartnerIn-house (Neuburg)GM / Dallara

▸ Active Aero Live Visualizer

DOWNFORCE

▸ Used for Cornering & Stability

▸ Manual Override

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2026 Strategy Note

X-Mode is now automatic on all straights for 2026, fully replacing the old DRS (Drag Reduction System). Drivers no longer need to be within 1 second—active aero deploys via real-time telemetry.