Audi has sold a stake in its Formula One team to Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund ahead of the German manufacturer’s entry to the sport in 2026. Audi announced on Friday ahead of this weekend’s Qatar Grand Prix that the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) had acquired a “significant minority stake” in the team,

A statement from the German car company said the Gulf state would buy a “significant minority” in the team, which is entering F1 in 2026. The deal will be completed next year, after Audi has taken full ownership of the Sauber team that is the basis for its entry.

Date, UK start time, full schedule and how to watch race - Constructors' championship still to play for as season draws to a close

Formula One statistics for the Qatar Grand Prix, penultimate round of the 24-race season which also features the sixth and last Saturday sprint of 2024:

Here is all you need to know about the 2024 F1 Qatar Grand Prix, including start times and how to watch live on TV.