Forward of the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix, Audi Method 1 drivers Nico Hulkenberg and Gabriel Bortoleto took a quick break from their race preparations to place the German marque’s extremely anticipated new supercar, the Audi Nuvolari, via its paces throughout some scorching laps.
Named after the pre-war racing legend Tazio Nuvolari, the limited-production machine is powered by a 4.0-litre biturbo V8 engine, which produces 1001 PS and may attain a prime pace of greater than 350 km/h. It may speed up from 0-100 km/h in simply 2.6 seconds and reaches 200 km/h in 6.8 seconds.Â
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“For me, what really counts is the general package deal – that’s, how the automotive feels, how exactly it responds, and the way effectively efficiency and drivability complement one another. The Nuvolari actually has lots to supply,” Hulkenberg mentioned of the brand new supercar in an Audi press launch.
“It’s thrilling to see simply how a lot potential this automotive has, and the facility of the high-performance hybrid powertrain – with over 1,000 PS – is really spectacular.”
Bortoleto added: “What stands out instantly is how clear and predictable the automotive feels on turn-in. There’s principally no understeer, which is spectacular given the extent of efficiency.
“The steadiness stays very impartial and exact, providing you with the arrogance to hold pace via the corners. You possibly can clearly really feel how the completely different techniques – particularly the aerodynamics and torque distribution – work collectively as one.”
As a tribute to Nuvolari, the F1 crew has added yellow accents to its R26 and Hulkenberg has additionally launched a particular helmet.
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Hulkenberg and Bortoleto certified in thirteenth and sixteenth for the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix. Bortoleto at present sits fifteenth within the drivers’ standings, along with his German team-mate in 18th. Audi, which joined the grid as a works crew in 2026 after taking up Sauber, is ninth within the constructors’ standings.Â
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