Audi to debut R26 F1 machine at special exhibition in Japan

Audi Japan has announced a touring exhibition of the Audi R26, the Formula 1 machine prepared for the Audi Revolut F1 Team’s 2026 season entry. This marks the first time the R26 will be displayed to the general public in Japan.

The exhibition will take place from November 5 to November 30 at three locations in Tokyo: Hankyu Men’s Tokyo, Futako Tamagawa Rise, and Audi City Ginza. Alongside the F1 car, Audi will showcase the new RS 5 Avant, the brand’s first high-performance plug-in hybrid model released in Japan on October 20.

The Audi R26 features a hybrid powertrain producing approximately 1,000 hp, a 770 kg weight, and a high-strength carbon fiber monocoque. It also utilizes active aerodynamics with adjustable front and rear wings. The 2026 F1 season introduces significant regulation changes, including a focus on cost efficiency, increased electric output, and the use of synthetic or renewable biomass fuels.