--- description: Qatar already holds a large minority stake and more partners are interested, but Audi's chief executive rules out sharing control of the team. title: Audi stays in charge as fresh partners come forward image: https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/3-friday-madrid-2026-990x660.jpg --- [Skip to main content](#content) ![Change language](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/themes/f1fansite/images/flags-svg/gb.svg?v=2) [![F1-Fansite.com](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/themes/f1fansite/images/logo-mob.png)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/) ![F1 News updates of today](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026-spa-header.jpg) [![Try F1 on Apple TV for 7 days](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/F1-Launch_Refresh2_Static_Affiliate_728x90_US-EN.jpg)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-apple-tv/) [![F1-Fansite.com](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/themes/f1fansite/images/logo.png)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/) [Sign in](https://www.f1-fansite.com/login/) - [Home](https://www.f1-fansite.com/) - [F1 News](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/) - [F1 2026](https://www.f1-fansite.com/2026-formula-1-season/) - [F1 2027](https://www.f1-fansite.com/2027-formula-1-season/) - [All Time](https://www.f1-fansite.com/all-time-f1-archive/) - [F1 Stats](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-statistics/) - [Photos](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-wallpapers/) - [F1 Fans](https://www.f1-fansite.com/fans/) - [F1 Quiz](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-quizzes/) - [F1 Tickets](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-tickets/) - [F1 Merchandise](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-merchandise/) - Add to home screen [Sign in](https://www.f1-fansite.com/login/) [Next session![Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/themes/f1fansite/images/flags-svg/mx.svg?v=2) MX Mexico City Grand Prix · FP100d 00h 00m 00s](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-calendar/mexico-city-grand-prix/) [Next session![Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/themes/f1fansite/images/flags-svg/mx.svg?v=2) MX Mexico City Grand Prix · FP100d 00h 00m 00s](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-calendar/mexico-city-grand-prix/) # Audi will retain control while more investors arrive [  PREV ](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/hamilton-now-faces-rival-anger-after-a-slow-friday/) [| NEXT  ](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/verstappen-says-alonso-alone-decides-when-to-stop/) ![Audi will retain control while more investors arrive](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/3-friday-madrid-2026-990x660.jpg) [Leopold](https://www.f1-fansite.com/author/leopold-pleijsier/) 13 Sep 2 min read
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Qatar already owns roughly a third of the team and other partners are circling, but Audi's chief executive insists that control of the racing side is not for sale. Audi could sell further shares in its Formula 1 team as investor interest grows, but CEO Gernot Dollner insists the German manufacturer will retain control of the project. Speaking in Madrid, Dollner said [Audi's F1 program](https://www.f1-fansite.com/tag/audi-f1-news/) remains fully funded despite wider cost-cutting across the Volkswagen Group. "We have prepared very thoroughly for Formula 1 and established the project with solid financing and a partner," he said. "Our business plan will reach the break-even point within this decade. We are sticking to our plan and see no reason to change anything." Qatar's sovereign wealth fund already bought a significant minority stake in the team, reportedly around one third, before Audi's full works entry. Dollner confirmed there is now further outside interest. "We are seeing a lot of interest from other potential partners, but we will always retain control of the team," he said. "You can run Formula 1 with a democratic management style, but you'll never be fast enough. Partners need to have confidence in us that we will take care of the racing team ourselves." Dollner also played down concerns that the FIA's push toward a possible [naturally aspirated V8 formula](https://www.f1-fansite.com/glossary/power-unit/) from 2030 could clash with Audi's electrification strategy. "No, I wouldn't go that far," he pushed back. "The fuel will remain sustainable - that's important to us. That would be a red line for us, but it's not up for discussion." ## Hulkenberg keeps his seat He also gave a strong endorsement of 39-year-old [Nico Hulkenberg](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/nico-hulkenberg/), whose medium-term seat has been the subject of some speculation. "We are extremely happy with Hulkenberg and [Bortoleto](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/gabriel-bortoleto/), who are both pulling in the same direction for the good of the Audi Formula 1 team," he said. Dollner added that Hulkenberg's German nationality is particularly valuable internally at Audi, even if performance will remain the decisive factor. And while he wants to see a German GP return, Audi will not finance it. "We have no plans for financial involvement," said Dollner. "As a manufacturer, we can contribute by fielding teams, but others have to step up and build such an event." Audi in Formula 1: the key numbers Minority investorQatar sovereign wealth fund, reportedly around a third ControlAudi says it will always retain control of the team Break-even targetWithin this decade Driver line-upNico Hulkenberg and Gabriel Bortoleto Red lineFuel must remain sustainable German GP fundingNo plans for financial involvement Related: [Audi set to profit from Qatar's 1 billion F1 investment](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/audi-set-to-profit-from-qatars-1-billion-f1-investment/) Share this article [Share on X](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Audi%20will%20retain%20control%20while%20more%20investors%20arrive&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.f1-fansite.com%2Ff1-news%2Faudi-will-retain-control-while-more-investors-arrive%2F&via=wpvkp) [Share on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.f1-fansite.com%2Ff1-news%2Faudi-will-retain-control-while-more-investors-arrive%2F) [Share on WhatsApp](https://api.whatsapp.com/send?text=Audi%20will%20retain%20control%20while%20more%20investors%20arrive%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.f1-fansite.com%2Ff1-news%2Faudi-will-retain-control-while-more-investors-arrive%2F) [Share on Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.f1-fansite.com%2Ff1-news%2Faudi-will-retain-control-while-more-investors-arrive%2F&title=Audi%20will%20retain%20control%20while%20more%20investors%20arrive) [Share on Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.f1-fansite.com%2Ff1-news%2Faudi-will-retain-control-while-more-investors-arrive%2F&media=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.f1-fansite.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2F3-friday-madrid-2026-1200x675.jpg&description=Audi%20will%20retain%20control%20while%20more%20investors%20arrive) --- ![Leopold](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/IMG_17701-1-220x220.jpg) About the author ## [Leopold](https://www.f1-fansite.com/author/leopold-pleijsier/) Leopold Pleijsier founded F1-Fansite.com in 2001 and has followed Formula 1 since the early 1980s. 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